Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA
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1.2 Applications for the NWA
The NWA can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes:
• Access Point (AP)
•Bridge / Repeater
•AP + Bridge
•MBSSID
Applications for each operating mode are shown below.
Note: A different channel should be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the
effects of radio interference.
1.2.1 Access Point
The NWA is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. A typical
Internet access application for your NWA is shown as follows. Clients A, B and C
can access the wired network through the NWAs.
Figure 1 Access Point Application
AP1
AP2
BSS1
A
B
BSS2
C