Linksys WAP200RF Network Card User Manual


 
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The AP Mode Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet and Rangebooster
Wireless Bridge. This mode connects physically separated wired networks using multiple access points.
Wireless clients will not be able to connect to the access point in this mode. Enter the MAC address(es) of the
access point(s) that will bridge to this access point.
WAP200 (Wireless Bridge mode)
Access Point
Access PointAccess Point
Access PointSwitch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Wired LAN
Wired LAN Wired LAN
Wired LAN
Figure 6-19: Wireless Bridge Mode
(Wireless
Bridge Mode)
(Wireless
Bridge Mode)
(Wireless
Bridge Mode)
(Wireless
Bridge Mode)
IMPORTANT: In Wireless Bridge mode, the Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another access
point set to Wireless Bridge mode. In order for your other wireless devices to connect to the
Access Point, you must reset it to Access Point mode. The two modes are mutually exclusive.