SmartBridges sB3416-03 Network Router User Manual


 
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airClient™ TOTAL 3416 User Guide
2.9.2. Client Bridge Mode (Non-WDS)
The sB3416-03 can also be configured to operate in the non-WDS Bridge Mode. It is said to be operating
in the Client Bridge mode in this configuration. The airClient TOTAL can associate with any Access Point
in this bridge mode. The Client Bridge mode can be configured for both Non-Transparent and
Transparent bridging. In Non-Transparent bridging, you can connect more than 1 device behind the
airClient TOTAL unit. In Transparent bridging, only a single device can be connected behind the airClient
TOTAL unit.
Find below all the settings that need to be done in both Client Bridge Modes.
Non-Transparent Bridging (MAC Translation)
This configuration supports multiple devices behind the airClient TOTAL sB3416 device.
System Configuration
Follow the steps below to configure the sB3416-03 unit for Non-Transparent Bridging –
1. From the navigation menu bar, click on Tools | System Configuration.
2. In the Current Operational Mode, click on IP Mux Enable radio button.. (Note: This button
selection will disable the Remote AP MAC Address and Channel fields in the Wireless
Settings of the Bridge mode, as covered in Radio Settings below, and Fig 2-17).
3. Click on Save to save the changes. The settings will be applied after the reboot.
Figure 2-15 airClient TOTAL - Non-Transparent bridging Configuration (sB3416-03 Only)