
Patriot-DB
Use as a WiFi repeater
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Step 4: Once this is changed to
‘Repeater’
mode then the wizard
will begin to scan for nearby wireless networks to repeat.
You will notice that under
‘Repeater Mode’
there is a choice of
two
‘Repeater Modes’
:
Gateway
– this creates a wireless network that is isolated from
the original wireless network you are trying to connect to. This
mode is useful if you are looking to create a wireless network for
people to connect to, but do not want them to see your internal
network.
Bridge
– this is the opposite to
Gateway
as it effectively extends
the original wireless network (bridges a link) so you can see the
original internal network. This mode is ideal for connecting to Wi-
Fi hotspots on places such as campsites.
Please note that if you have several of the PATRIOT-DBs
connecting to a single wireless network in Gateway mode, you
will create what is known as a network loop, which will cause the
network to crash.
For that reason, we recommend choosing ‘Bridge’ mode.
Once you have chosen the operating mode (either Bridge or
Gateway), simply click on the name of the wireless network you
wish to connect to, and type in the password in the ‘Wi-Fi
Password’ field.