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About the Operation Modes
Gateway Mode
In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT
is enabled and PCs in LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through WAN port. The connection
type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client or static IP.
Bridge Mode
The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function lets this access point act as a wireless LAN
access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wire-
less network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools and so on. This feature is also
useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy
network cable connections between these buildings.
In this mode, all Ethernet ports and wireless interface are bridge together and NAT function is
disabled. All the WAN related function and firewall are not supported.
Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the
Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of
other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS.