1. Home
    2. /
  2. Manuals
    3. /
  3. NETGEAR
    4. /
  4. MBR624GU
    5. /
  5. 19
Page 91 / 106 Scroll up to view Page 86 - 90
3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU User Manual
Advanced Configuration
5-15
v1.1, March 2009
Multi-Point Bridge Configuration
Multi-Point Bridge mode allows a router to bridge to multiple peer access points simultaneously.
As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled—only wired clients can be connected. The
figure below shows an example of a Multi-Point Bridge mode configuration.
Multi-Point Bridge mode configuration includes the following steps:
•
Entering the MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided.
•
Setting the other bridge-mode access points to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using the MAC
address of this MBR624GU router as the Remote MAC Address.
•
Using wireless security to protect this traffic.
To set up the multi-point bridge configuration shown in
Figure 5-9
:
1.
Configure the operating mode of the routers.
•
Because it is in a central location, configure the MBR624GU router (AP 1) on LAN
Segment 1 in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode and enter the MAC addresses of AP 2 and
AP 3 in the
Remote MAC Address 1
and
Remote MAC Address 2
fields.
•
Configure the access point (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with
the remote MAC address of the MBR624GU router.
Figure 5-9
Hub or switch
PCs
PCs
AP 3 is in
PCs
LAN Segment 1
LAN Segment 2
LAN Segment 3
Hub or switch
The MBR624GU Router is AP 1,
192.168.0.1
Point-to-Point
Bridge mode
AP 2 is in
Point-to-Point
Bridge mode
which is the “Master AP”
in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode.
AP 1
wireless PC
associated with AP 1
wireless PC
associated
with AP 2
Page 92 / 106
3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU User Manual
5-16
Advanced Configuration
v1.1, March 2009
•
Configure the access point (AP3) on LAN Segment 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with
the remote MAC address of the MBR624GU router.
2.
Disable the DHCP server on AP2 and AP3. AP1 will then be the DHCP server.
3.
Verify the following for all access points:
•
The LAN network configuration of the router and other access points are configured to
operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.
•
Only one AP, the MBR624GU router in
Figure 5-9
, is configured in Point-to-Multi-Point
Bridge mode; all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
•
All APs, including the MBR624GU router, must be on the same LAN. That is, all the AP
LAN IP addresses must be in the same network.
•
All APs, including the MBR624GU router, must use the same SSID, channel,
authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use.
•
All point-to-point APs must have the MAC address of AP 1 (the MBR624GU router in the
above diagram) in the
Remote AP MAC address
field.
4.
Verify connectivity across the LANs.
•
A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files
and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments.
Repeater with Wireless Client Association
In this mode, the Wireless Router sends all traffic to a remote AP. For Repeater mode, you must
enter the MAC address of the remote “parent” access point. Alternatively, you can configure the
Wireless Router as the parent by entering the address of a “child” access point. Note that the
following restrictions apply:
•
You
do not
have the option of disabling client associations with this Wireless Router.
•
You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent AP,
although if the MBR624GU router is the parent AP it can connect with up to four child APs.
Note:
Wireless stations configured as they are in
Figure 5-9
will not be able to connect to
the router or access points. If you require wireless stations to access any LAN
segment, you can use additional access points configured in Wireless Access Point
mode in any LAN segment.
Page 93 / 106
3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU User Manual
Advanced Configuration
5-17
v1.1, March 2009
The following figure shows an example of a Repeater Mode configuration.
To set up a repeater with wireless client association:
1.
Configure the operating mode of the devices.
•
Configure AP 1 the MBR624GU router in the previous figure) on LAN Segment 1 with
the MAC address of AP 2 and AP 3 in the first two
Remote MAC Address
fields.
•
Configure AP 2 with the MAC address of AP 1 in the
Remote MAC Address
field.
•
Configure AP 3 with the MAC address of AP 1 in the
Remote MAC Address
field.
2.
Verify the following for both access points:
•
The APs must be on the same LAN. That is, the LAN IP addresses for the APs must be in
the same subnet.
•
AP devices must use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, and encryption.
3.
Disable the DHCP servers on repeaters AP2 and AP3. AP1 will then be the DHCP server.
4.
Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to
connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to
any of the three WLAN segments.
Figure 5-10
AP 1
PCs
AP 3 in Repeater mode
Wireless PC
associated with
Wireless PC
associated with
Wireless PC
associated with AP 1
AP 2 in Repeater mode
MBR624GU Router is AP 1
(parent in AP Repeater mode)
AP 3
AP2
192.168.0.1
Page 94 / 106
3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU User Manual
5-18
Advanced Configuration
v1.1, March 2009
Page 95 / 106
6-1
v1.1, March 2009
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your Wireless Router. After each problem
description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common
problems listed, go to the section indicated.
•
Is the router on?
•
Have I connected the router correctly?
Go to
“Basic Functioning” on page 6-1
.
•
I can’t access the router’s configuration with my browser.
Go to
“Troubleshooting Access to the Router Main Menu” on page 6-2
.
•
I’ve configured the router but I can’t access the Internet.
Go to
“Troubleshooting the ISP Connection” on page 6-4
.
•
I want to clear the configuration and start over again.
Go to
“Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on page 6-7
.
Basic Functioning
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
1.
When power is first applied, verify that the Power
LED is on.
2.
After approximately 10 seconds, verify that:
a.
The Power LED is still solid green. A red light indicates the unit has failed its power-on
self-test (POST).
b.
The Ethernet LAN port LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected.
If a LAN port’s LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN
port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port’s LED is green. If the port is
10 Mbps, the LED is amber.
c.
The USB and Internet LEDs are lit.

Rate

4.5 / 5 based on 2 votes.

Popular NETGEAR Models

Famous Router IPs
Famous Router Companies
Bookmark Our Site

Press Ctrl + D to add this site to your favorites!

Share
Top