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D-Link DIR-895L User Manual
Section 2 - Choosing an Operation Mode
What is an Extender?
Extender Mode
In
Extender mode
, the DIR-895L may work with your existing networking equipment in two different ways:
In
Access Point Mode
, the DIR-895L works with your existing networking equipment to provide Wi-Fi for parts of your home or office that may
have poor or no reception. You may use the DIR-895L as a wireless access point
by connecting it to an uplink network via an Ethernet cable. This
can be useful if you already have an existing router without built-in wireless capabilities or if your existing wireless signal can’t bridge the distance.
Devices connected to the DIR-895L obtain IP addresses from the existing uplink network. To use your DIR-895L as an access point, install it in an
area where you wish to get Wi-Fi, but is reachable by Ethernet cable from your uplink network.
Existing Wi-Fi Coverage
Wi-Fi Coverage with DIR-895L
In
Media Bridge Mode
, the DIR-895L connects to your existing network wirelessly to provide connectivity to Ethernet devices. This can be useful if
you cannot install Ethernet cable to your desired location or have devices which do not have wireless Ethernet. Devices connected to the DIR-895L
obtain IP addresses from the existing uplink network. To use your DIR-895L as a media bridge, install it in an area where you can receive your wireless
network signal.
