WRE6505 User’s Guide
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WRE6505 Modes
2.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WRE6505.
•
Sys OP mode
. This is the operating mode of your WRE6505, or simply how the WRE6505 is
being used in the network.
2.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WRE6505, which can act as a:
•
Universal Repeater:
In this mode, the WRE6505 can be an access point and a wireless client at
the same time. Go to
to view the
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 wirelessly.
•
Access Point:
Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the WRE6505 wirelessly. Go to
Status
screen in
this mode.
In this mode, you can also set the WRE6505 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.
Figure 3
Device Mode Example
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
