WRE6606 User’s Guide
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Repeater Mode
6.1 Overview
In repeater mode, your WRE6606 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same time.
The WRE6606 can connect to an existing network through another access point and also lets
wireless clients connect to the network through it. This helps you expand wireless coverage when
you have an access point or wireless router already in your network.
In the example below, the WRE6606 (
A
) is configured as a repeater. It has three clients that want
to connect to the Internet. The WRE6606 wirelessly connects to the available access point (
B
).
Figure 16
Repeater Mode
After the WRE6606 and the access point connect, the WRE6606 acquires its IP address from the
access point. The clients of the WRE6606 can now surf the Internet.
6.2 What You Can Do
• Use the
Status
) to view read-only information about your
WRE6606.
• Use the
LAN
) to set the IP address for your WRE6606.
• Use the
Wireless LAN
> WPS
screen (
) to configure WPS on the
WRE6606 to associate to another access point.
• Use the
Wireless LAN > AP Select
screen (
) to scan for available
access points within transmission range and connect to an AP.
• Use other
Wireless LAN
screens (
) to configure the wireless settings
and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6606.
A
B
