NETGEAR WN604 Network Router User Manual


 
Advanced Configuration
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604
Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge
AP 1
LAN segment 1
LAN segment 2
point-to-point
bridge mode
AP 2
point-to-point
bridge mode
Hub or switch
Router
Figure 5. Wireless point-to-point bridge setup
To configure a point-to-point bridge:
1. Select Configuration
> Wireless Bridge > Bridging. The Bridging screen displays.
2. Configu
re the first access point (AP 1) on LAN segment 1 in point-to-point bridge mode.
3. Configu
re AP 2 on LAN segment 2 in point-to-point bridge mode.
AP 1 needs to have AP 2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Add
ress field, and AP 2
needs to have AP 1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.
4. Configu
re and verify the following parameters for both access points:
V
erify that the LAN networks of the access points are both configured to operate in the
same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.
Both use the same ESSID, channel, authentication mode, if any
, and security settings
if security is in use.
5. Click Apply
to save your settings.
6. V
erify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2.
A computer on either LAN segment should be able to
connect to the Internet or share files
and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN segment 1 or LAN segment 2.
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