SMC Networks Barricade SMCWBR14S-N3, Manual

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System Configuration
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Operation Mode configuration
The Operation Mode Configuration pages allow you to setup the mode suitable for
your network environment.
Figure 5-3. System Information (Gateway Mode)
• Bridge Mode – An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to wireless clients.
• Gateway Mode – A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients
to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory
set default mode.
Network Settings
The Network Settings pages allow you to manage basic system configuration
settings.
Note: In Bridge mode, the wireless AP/Router’s Network Settings options are
significantly reduced.
WAN Setting
Specifies the Internet connection parameters. Click on “Network Settings” followed
by “WAN”.
WAN Connection Type —
By default, the access point WAN port is configured
with DHCP enabled. After you have network access to the access point, you can
use the web browser interface to modify the initial IP configuration, if needed. The
options are Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE (ADSL), L2TP, and PPTP. Each option
changes the parameters displayed below it. (Default: DHCP).