WRE6505 v2 User’s Guide
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WRE6505 v2 Modes
3.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WRE6505 v2.
•
System mode
. This is the operating mode of your WRE6505 v2, or simply how the WRE6505 v2
is being used in the network.
3.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WRE6505 v2, which can act as a:
•
Repeater
: In this mode, the WRE6505 v2 can be an access point and a wireless client at the
same time. Go to
Status
screen in this mode. Use this mode
if there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and you also want to allow
clients to connect to the WRE6505 v2 wirelessly.
•
Access Point
: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the WRE6505 v2 wirelessly. Go to
to view the
Status
screen in
this mode.
In this mode, you can also set the WRE6505 v2 to work as an AP only, a wireless bridge to
establish wireless links with other APs (WDS bridge), or an AP and bridge simultaneously (WDS
repeater). See
for more information.
The following figure is an illustration of the device configuration modes of the WRE6505 v2.
Figure 9
Device Mode Example
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
