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Figure 3-29 AP List

You will then return to the Wireless page as shown in Figure 3-28. The security mode will be

selected automatically, please confirm it and enter the same password as is on your router or

access point, then click

Next

.

3.

The Network Setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you keep the default

settings on this page. Click

Next

.

Figure 3-30 Network

4.

When you finish the wireless setting in Figure 3-30 and click

Next

, then Figure 3-31 will

appear, where you can click

Finish

button to complete the

Quick Setup

.

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Figure 3-31 Finish page

3.2.6 Bridge with AP

When you choose

Bridge with AP

on

Operation Mode

page in Figure 3-7, take the following

steps:

1.

Click

Next

in Figure 3-7, and then

Wireless

page will appear as shown in Figure 3-32. Click

Survey

button to scan the wireless networks.

Figure 3-32 Wireless Bridge Setting



Wireless Name of Remote AP

- The SSID of the AP your Device is going to connect to as a

client. You can also use the survey function to select the SSID to join.

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

Mac Address of Remote AP:

- The Mac Address of the AP your Device is going to connect

to as a client. You can also use the survey function to select the BSSID to join.



Survey

- Click this button, you can search the APs.



Region

- Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of

the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is

not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of

TERMS OF USE

will pop up. Select

I agree to these terms of use

, and click

Accept

to continue.

Note Dialog



Note:

Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause

interference.



Transmission Power

- The available options of transmission power are determined by the

region selected.



Channel

- This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to

change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby

access point.



Wireless Security Mode

- This option should be chosen according to the AP's security

configuration. It is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.



WPA/WPA2-PSK

- Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.



WEP

- Select WEP based on none pre-shared passphrase.



No

Security

- The wireless security function is disabled. The wireless stations will

be able to connect the Device without encryption.



Auth Type

- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the

authorization type of the Root AP.



Key Format

- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the

format of the WEP key.



WEP Index

- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the index

of the WEP key.



Wireless Password

- If the AP your Device is going to connect needs password, you need to

fill the password in this blank.

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

Note:

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the

physical placement of the Device. For best results, place your Device



Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.



In an elevated location such as a high shelf.



Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless

phones.



With the Antenna in the upright position.



Away from large metal surfaces.

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability

to wirelessly connect to the Device.

2.

The AP List page will appear shown as Figure 3-33. Find the BSSID (the same as the MAC

address) of the remote AP that you want to bridge, and then click

Connect

on the right side

of the line.

Figure 3-33 AP List

You will then return to the Wireless page as shown in Figure 3-32. The security mode will be

selected automatically, please confirm it and enter the same password as is on your router or

access point, then click

Next

.

3.

Create a name for the Local Wireless Network. The security settings for the local network will

be set the same as your root AP by default. Click

Next

.

Figure 3-34 Local Wireless AP Setting

4.

The Network Setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you keep the default

settings on this page. Click

Next

.

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Figure 3-35 Network

5.

When you finish the wireless setting in Figure 3-35 and click

Next

, then Figure 3-36 will

appear, where you can click

Finish

button to complete the

Quick Setup

.

Figure 3-36 Finish page

3.2.7 Client

When you choose

Client

on

Operation Mode

page in Figure 3-7, take the following steps: