WRE6505 v2 User’s Guide
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Repeater Mode
4.1 Overview
In repeater mode, your WRE6505 v2 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same
time. The WRE6505 v2 can connect to an existing network through another access point and also
lets wireless clients connect to the network through it. This helps you expand wireless coverage
when you have an access point or wireless router already in your network.
In the example below, the WRE6505 v2 (
A
) is configured as a repeater. It has three clients that
want to connect to the Internet. The WRE6505 v2 wirelessly connects to the available access point
(
B
).
Figure 10
Repeater Mode
After the WRE6505 v2 and the access point connect, the WRE6505 v2 acquires its IP address from
the access point. The clients of the WRE6505 v2 can now surf the Internet.
4.2 What You Can Do
• Use the
Status
) to view read-only information about your
WRE6505 v2.
• Use the
LAN
) to set the IP address for your WRE6505 v2.
• Use the
Wireless LAN > AP Select
screen (
) to scan for available access
points within transmission range and connect to an AP.
• Use other
Wireless LAN
) to configure the wireless settings and
wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6505 v2.
4.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the
AP Select
screen other configuration screens in Repeater mode are
similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. See
of this User’s Guide.
A
B
