User's Manual

32 AP-8533 Access Point
12. The Typical Setup Wizard displays the Network Topology screen to
define how the Access Point manages network traffic.
13. Select an Access Point Mode from the available options.
• Router Mode - In Router Mode, the Access Point routes traffic
between the local network (LAN) and the Internet or external
network (WAN). Router mode is recommended in a deployment
supported by just a single Access Point.
• Bridge Mode - In Bridge Mode, the Access Point depends on an
external router for LAN and WAN traffic. Routing is generally
used on one device, whereas bridging is typically used in a
larger density network. Select Bridge Mode when deploying this
Access Point with numerous peer Access Points supporting