WRE6606 User’s Guide
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WRE6606 Modes
3.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WRE6606.
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Sys OP mode
. This is the operating mode of your WRE6606, or simply how the WRE6606 is
being used in the network.
3.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WRE6606, which can act as a:
•
Access Point
: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the WRE6606 wirelessly. Go to
Status
screen in
this mode.
In this mode, you can also set the WRE6606 to work as an AP only, a wireless bridge to establish
wireless links with other APs (WDS bridge), or an AP and bridge simultaneously (WDS repeater).
See
for more information.
•
Client
: Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to
which you want to connect your local network. Go to
Status
screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of
the access point to which you want to connect.
•
Repeater
: In this mode, the WRE6606 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same
time. Go to
to view the
Status
screen in this mode. Use this mode if
there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and you also want to allow
clients to connect to the WRE6606 wirelessly.
The following figure is an illustration of the device configuration modes of the WRE6606.
