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Using the web-based advanced user interface – Belkin PM01110EA User Manual

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Using the Web-based advanced User interface

Range Extension
range extension will extend the wireless coverage area in your home

or office� The example on the next page illustrates the use of bridging to

extend the range of your wireless network� in this example, the router is

set up to connect to an Access Point located in another area� laptops can

roam or move between the two wireless coverage areas�

Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly
Bridging an Access Point to your router allows you to add a network

segment in another area in the home or office without running wires�

Connecting a network switch or hub to the Access Point’s rJ45 jack will

allow a number of computers connected to the switch access to the rest

of the network�

Internet

Wireless Bridge Link

Wired

Computer

Wireless

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Secondary

Switch

Main Router

Wired Computers

Secondary AP

Internet

Wireless Bridge Link

Wired

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Main Router

Wireless Computers

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