WAP5805 User’s Guide
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WAP5805 Modes
2.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP5805. First, the term “mode”
refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
•
Web Configurator mode
. This refers to the Web Configurator screen you want to use for
editing WAP5805 features.
•
Device mode
. This is the operating mode of your WAP5805, or simply how the WAP5805 is
being used in the network.
2.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
•
Expert
. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the WAP5805.
Click
Expert Mode
after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide
discusses the screens in this mode.
2.1.2 Device Operating Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WAP5805, which can act as a:
•
Access Point
(
AP
). Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network
devices to connect to the WAP5805 wirelessly. Go to
to view the
Status
screen in this mode.
•
Client
(
CL
). Use this mode if there is an existing WAP5805 that acts as an AP in your network.
Go to
Status
screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should
know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP5805 to which you want to connect.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
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