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7.
Do
the
WAN
and
LAN
ports
work
the
same
when
the
device
is
in
different
modes?
No,
the
WAN
and
LAN
ports
have
slightly
different
functions
depending
on
the
operating
mode
of
the
device.
a.
In
Wi
‐
Fi
router
mode,
the
WAN
port
is
for
a
direct
connection
to
your
xDSL
modem.
The
LAN
ports
are
for
wired
network
clients.
b.
In
access
point
mode,
the
WAN
port
is
not
functional.
Connect
your
existing
router
to
the
device’s
LAN
port
,
and
the
other
LAN
ports
can
connect
wired
network
clients.
c.
In
range
extender
mode,
the
WAN
port
is
not
functional
and
the
LAN
ports
are
for
wired
network
clients.
Do
not
connect
your
existing
router
to
the
device’s
WAN
or
LAN
ports
,
as
this
can
cause
the
device
to
malfunction.