Linksys WAP54GP Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The AP Mode Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Wireless Repeater. When set to Wireless Repeater mode, the Wireless Repeater is able to talk to up a remote
access point within its range and retransmit its signal. This feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G
Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAG54GPE) or another Wireless-G Access Point
with Power Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GP).
To configure a Wireless Repeater environment, select Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC address of the
remote access point in the MAC 1 field. If you do not know the access point’s MAC address, click the Site Survey
button. Select the access point you want to use and click the Apply button. Then click the Close button to return
to the AP Mode screen. If you do not see the access point you want, click the Refresh button to search for access
points again.
Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
Figure 5-13: Wireless Repeater Diagram
Figure 5-14: Site Survey Screen