ALFA NETWORK AIP-W505 - Manual (Page 48)

C HAPTER 5 | Operation Mode
Operation Mode Configuration
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O PERATION M ODE C ONFIGURATION
The Operation Mode Configuration page allows you to set up the mode
suitable for your network environment.
Figure 24: Operation Mode
The following items are displayed on this page:
◆ Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to
wireless clients.
◆ Router Mode — The internet gateway mode that connects a wired LAN
and wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or
DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode.
◆ WISP Mode — (Wireless Internet Service Provider mode) The 11n
Router acts as a client connecting to an available wireless network
provided by another access point or wireless router. This functionality
allows other Ethernet-enabled devices, like gaming consoles, NAS
storage servers, or PCs/laptops without built-in wireless support, to be
added into a wireless network.
In order to connect to a wireless network in WISP mode, it is necessary
to know the following information: the network name (SSID), the
frequency channel (1-13), the type of security (WEP, WPA/ WPA2), and
the security password (if any). For more information, see “WISP Mode
Wireless Configuration” on page 87 .