WAP-W3N User Manual
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1.3.2. Infrastructure Mode
The
infrastructure
mode
requires
the
use
of
an
Access
Point
(AP)
such
as
the
WAP
‐
W3N.
In
this
mode,
all
wireless
communication
between
two
computers
has
to
be
via
the
AP.
It
doesn’t
matter
if
the
AP
is
stand
‐
alone
or
wired
to
an
Ethernet
network.
If
used
in
stand
‐
alone,
the
AP
can
extend
the
range
of
independent
wireless
LANs
by
acting
as
a
repeater,
which
effectively
doubles
the
distance
between
wireless
stations.
The
image
below
depicts
a
network
in
infrastructure
mode.
2. Understanding the Hardware
2.1.
Hardware Installation & IP Address Configuration
1.
Place
the
unit
in
an
appropriate
place
using
the
mounting
kit.
2.
Run
the
Ethernet
cable
indoors
and
plug
one
end
into
the
PWR
+
LAN
IN
port
of
the
WAP
‐
W3N.
3.
Plug
the
other
end
of
the
Ethernet
cable
into
a
PoE
injector
or
PoE
Switch
(see
PoE
injector
manual
for
completing
the
wiring
at
the
PoE
injector
location).
The
diagram
below
depicts
the
hardware
configuration.
