User's Manual

WAP6806 User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 2
WAP6806 Modes
2.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP6806.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your WAP6806, or simply how the WAP6806 is
being used in the network.
2.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WAP6806, which can act as a:
• Repeater: In this mode, the WAP6806 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same
time. Go to Section 3.4 on page 18 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 WAP6806 wirelessly.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the WAP6806 wirelessly. Go to Section 4.4 on page 24 to view the Status screen in
this mode.
• 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 Section 5.5 on page 28 to view the 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.
The following figure illustrates the device configuration modes of the WAP6806.
Figure 3 Device Mode Example