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The device operates according to one of two modes: Access Point mode (or
“AP”, the default mode) or bridge mode. The banner of each web page
indicates the current mode. WDS mode is an option of the AP mode.
If mode is changed, the device automatically reboots. To change the mode,
enter the menu
BASIC
WIRELESS
, and click on the Wi-Fi mode radio
button to select the new one:
You will find a complete description of both modes in the software reference
manual.
The HELP menu, integrated in the web server, also explains all configuration
parameters, with a detailed glossary.
Upon delivery, the default factory settings (common to both modes) are:
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SSID : acksys (broadcasted)
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No security (no WEP, no WPA, no WPA2, no MAC filter)
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802.11b/g mode
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Radio channel auto selection
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Diversity mode (2 antennas)
QUICKLY EVALUATE AP & BRIDGE MODES
Quickly evaluate the ACKSYS device in AP mode
You need a second P.C (PC2) with a valid Wireless connection.
Setup PC2 Wireless network interface according to the default parameters of
the ACKSYS AP device (802.11b/g, SSID ACKSYS, no security).
Quickly evaluate the ACKSYS device in bridge mode
You need two ACKSYS devices, and a second P.C (PC2) with a classic LAN
connection.
Setup the ACKSYS device connected to PC2 in Bridge mode.