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Configuring the WRE/AP
Setting up Wireless Bridging
Important:
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Wireless Bridging work with the following models only:
F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router
F5D7130 Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point
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The following firmware version must be installed on the WRE/AP
and the Wireless Router for proper operation:
F5D7230-4: Version 1.01.08 or higher
F5D7130: Version 1.01.08 or higher
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These modes do not operate when using WPA.
You can Bridge your WRE/AP to a Wireless Router by entering the MAC
address of the WRE/AP in the Wireless Router’s Web-Based Advanced
User Interface. Please be sure to follow the steps below carefully.
1.
Ensure that your WRE/AP and the Wireless Router share the same
channel and security settings. By default the Wireless Router and
WRE/AP channels are set to channel 11 with no security. If you have
never changed the channel or security settings, you can go to the
next step. If not, please see the “Using the Web-Based Advanced
User Interface” section for instructions on how to change channel or
security settings.
2.
Find the MAC address on the bottom label of the WRE/AP. There
are two MAC addresses on the bottom label. You will need the MAC
address named “WLAN MAC Address”. The MAC address starts with
0030BD and is followed by six other numbers or letters. (0030BD-
XXXXXX). Write the MAC address below. Go to the next step.
Enter the WRE/AP’s MAC address into the Wireless Router by
doing the following: