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4.2 Operation Mode

In this option, you can configure the operation mode which suitable for your environment.
The default setting is Bridge - AP. There are multiple modes provided:

z

Bridge: All Ethernet and wireless interfaces are bridged into a single bridge interface.

When Bridge mode is applied, there have some functions change in Internet Settings
section. As you can see in below, Internet Settings section only has “LAN”, “DHCP
Client”, “VPN Pass-through”, “DNS”
, and “Advanced Routing” for Bridge Mode’s
configuration.


z

Gateway: The Ethernet port is treated as WAN port. The wireless interface is treated as

LAN port.


z

WISP: The wireless interface is treated as WAN port and the Ethernet ports are LAN

ports. After Ethernet Converter mode is applied, the WAN will change from Ethernet type
to wireless type. There will be five LAN ports and one wireless WAN port. User must
configure wireless encryption connection and set the necessary protocols.


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