• In this mode there are both LAN and WAN ports. The LAN Ethernet and WAN
Ethernet ports have different IP addresses.
• The DHCP server on your device is enabled and allocates IP addresses to other
devices on your local network.
• The LAN IP address of the device on the local network is set to 192.168.1.1.
• You can configure the IP address settings on your WAN port. Contact your ISP or
system administrator for more information on appropriate settings.
If you select Access Point the following pop-up message window appears.
Figure 114 Maintenance > Sys Op Mode > General: AP
• In AP Mode all Ethernet ports have the same IP address.
• All ports on the rear panel of the device are LAN ports, including the port labeled
WAN. There is no WAN port.
• The DHCP server on your device is disabled. In AP mode there must be a device
with a DHCP server on your network such as a router or gateway which can
allocate IP addresses.
The IP address of the device on the local network is set to 192.168.1.2.
The following table describes the labels in the General screen.
Table 67 Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General
LABEL
System Operation Mode
Router
Access Point
Apply
Reset
Note: If you select the incorrect System Operation Mode you cannot connect to the
Internet.
User's Guide
DESCRIPTION
Select Router if your device routes traffic between a local network and
another network such as the Internet. This mode offers services such as a
firewall or content filter.
Select Access Point if your device bridges traffic between clients on the
same network.
Click Apply to save your settings.
Click Reset to return your settings to the default (Router)
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