Wireless bridge mode is used to provide a wireless link between WLAN segments to provide greater coverage or to extend network size and reach. If a wireless router is used in bridge mode, then Access Point functionality is disabled. Network Bridges operate to ‘bridge’ two network segments on the ‘physical’ or MAC link layer. This section describes how to configure the NB9W in bridge mode.
To access the Wireless Bridge feature click on Wireless>Wireless Bridge
Above, default setting for NB9W to act as Access Point.
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Field Name |
Comment |
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AP Mode |
allows you to choose between Access Point or Wireless Bridge mode. |
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Bridge Restrict |
If AP Mode is set to Bridge, and this field set to Enabled, it allows you to specify from choice of available bridge(s). |
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Bridge Restrict disabled |
any wireless bridge within range may connect. |
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Enabled (Scan) |
scans for available wireless bridges and displays MAC address of any that it has found. Click ‘Refresh’ to initiate scan if required, then select bridge of choice. |