Introduction
Access Point Mode
The ALL0274 connects Wireless stations to each other, and to the LAN on the Ethernet port.
Because the ALL0274 is “transparent” (does not have an IP address) you cannot configure it
while in AP mode.
Q. When Should I use Access Point (AP) Mode?
Ans. Use this mode in any of these situations:
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You are the ONLY user (wireless client).
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There are multiple wireless clients, and you have explicit permission for all users to con-
nect to the LAN or WAN to which the Ethernet port is connected.
•
You want to create a private Wireless LAN (not using the Ethernet port), using Infrastruc-
ture mode instead of Ad-hoc mode. In this case, each PC must "self-assign" an IP address,
since there is no DHCP Server available. If using Windows XP, this self-assignment will
work correctly; all wireless stations will have compatible IP addresses.
Q. When Shouldn't I use Access Point (AP) Mode?
Ans. Do NOT use this mode in this situation:
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There are multiple users (wireless clients).
•
You do NOT have permission for all of these users to connect to the LAN or WAN on the
Ethernet port.
In this situation, you should use AP/Router mode.
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