Commando AirONE APO300, Configuration Manual

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WIZARD
After clicking Wizard page, you can set device in Gateway Mode, Super WDS Mode, WISP
Mode, Repeater Mode and AP Mode (Default Selection). It provides flexibility to configure
wireless AP’s operation mode based on network scenario making this APO future proof.
You are required to select corresponding operation mode first before starting the
configuration. Clicking Wizard will pop up following page to configure the operation mode
along with photos with explanation for each operation mode.
Gateway Mode:
In Gateway mode, all Ethernet are bridged together, and wireless clients will connect ISP
access point or router connecting directly to the Internet via WAN PORT. NAT is enabled
and PCs in Ethernet LAN port share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN.
Super WDS Mode:
A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system that enables the wireless
interconnection of access points in an IEEE 802.11 network. It allows a wireless network
to be expanded using multiple access points without the need for a wired backbone to
link them, as is traditionally required. In Super WDS mode, device can act as APO as well
as Bridge both simultaneously and can connect other bridges and APs.
WISP Mode:
In WISP mode, the device connects to ISP station or hot spot wirelessly to share network
with local wired and wireless devices.
Repeater Mode:
In Repeater mode is used to extend the range of wireless coverage of existing Wi-Fi
network. This mode is suitable when you are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak
wireless signal, and you want to have a larger effective range of the wireless signal
throughout your home or office.
WISP Mode:
In WISP mode, the device connects to ISP station or hot spot wirelessly to share network
with local wired and wireless devices.
AP Mode:
In AP mode, the device works as an access point to transform your existing wired
network into a wireless network.
2.1 Gateway Mode