Advanced Administration
Using Client Mode
In client mode, the Wireless 3-in-1 Companion's Ethernet port must be connected to your PC's
Ethernet port.
Before using client mode, ensure that the Client Mode configuration is correct.
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Configuration must be performed in Config mode. Admin connections are not possible
while in Client mode.
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See Chapter 6 for details of Client mode setup.
If the configuration is correct, the procedure for using client mode is as follows:
1.
Use a standard LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port on the Wireless 3-in-1 Companion
to your PC.
2.
Use the mode selector switch on the side on the Wireless 3-in-1 Companion to select
"Client" mode.
3.
Wait for the restart to be completed, and the Wireless LED to come On.
4.
The Wireless 3-in-1 Companion will then connect, if possible, to the Wireless LAN
specified by the current Client Profile.
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You cannot connect to the Wireless 3-in-1 Companion while in Client Mode. You
must specify the desired Wireless LAN using Config mode.
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In Client Mode, the Wireless 3-in-1 Companion is transparent; it does not have an IP
address.
5.
You can check the "Properties" of your PC's Ethernet connection to see if it has obtained a
valid IP address:
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If using
Infrastructure
mode (connecting to an Access Point), the IP address must be
a valid IP address on the LAN to which the Access Point is connected.
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If using
Ad-hoc
mode, the IP address should be self-assigned ("Auto-configuration").
If other PCs in the Ad-hoc Wireless LAN behave the same way, everyone will have
compatible IP addresses.
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