
1. Introduction
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1.5.5 Client Infrastructure Mode
This mode is also known as “Client” mode. In Client Infrastructure mode, the AIRMAX5
acts as if it is a wireless adapter to connect with a remote Access Point. Users can attach
a computer or a router to the LAN port of AirMax5 to get network access. This mode is
often used by WISP on the subscriber’s side.
Please see Chapter 8 for step-by-step
application example of this operation mode.
For AirMax5, there are 2 types of Client Infrastructure Mode: “Single User” and
“Multiple-User”. When “Single User” is chosen, only one PC that is connected behind the
AirMax can get IP address from remote DHCP server. When “multiple user” is chosen,
more than one PC can get IP address from remote DHCP server. However, in Client
Infrastructure mode, the AirMax5 always sends the AirMax5’s wireless MAC address to the
remote AP. If you want the AirMax5 to send the PC’s MAC addresses to remote AP, then
you should use the “Bridge Infrastructure” mode. Bridge Infrastructure provides the “Mac
Address Transparency” functionality.