NetModule NB3710, User Manual

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NB3710 User Manual 4.0
5.3.4. WLAN
WLAN Management
In case your router is shipping with a WLAN (or Wi-Fi) module you can operate it either
as
client
,
access point
or
managed mode
. As a
client
it can create an additional
WAN link which for instance can be used as backup link. As access point, it can form
another LAN interface which can be either bridged to an Ethernet-based LAN interface
or create a self-contained IP interface which can be used for routing and to provide
services (such as DHCP/DNS/NTP) in the same way like an Ethernet LAN interface
does.
Figure 5.12.: WLAN Management
If the administrative status is set to
disabled
, the module will be powered off in order
to reduce the overall power consumption. Regarding antennas, we generally recommend
using two antennas for better coverage and throughput. A second antenna is definitely
mandatory if you want to achieve higher throughput rates as in 802.11n.
A WLAN
client
will automatically became a WAN link and can be managed as de-
scribed in chapter 5.3.1 .
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