ABOWAY ABOWAY WR5204E, User Manual

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Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with AP, Gateway and Client (Infrastructure) modes,
which are mutually exclusive.
This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change
the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation,
you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the
following sections.
Operation Modes
You have to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode you preferred, AP, Gateway, or Client mode,
then the device will reboot automatically into the mode you have selected.
Access Point Mode
When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless
network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access
Point has the Internet connection.