Operating Modes - Conrad N150 Bedienungsanleitung

b) Operating Modes
The device supports the operating modes "Bridge", "Gateway" and "Wireless ISP".
Depending on the operating mode selected, there are different options for how access to
Internet can be performed or how the connection from the computer to the router is established.
All operating modes are initially confi gured via the LAN Port at the PoE-adapter .
• Operating Mode "Bridge"
In the "Bridge" mode, the device generally acts as an access point. It serves to expand a
present network with a WLAN access point. There must already be a router (with or without
WLAN) that is connected to the Internet. Both LAN connections and the WLAN are bridged
here. The connection to the router is made with a network cable that is either connected to
the WAN port of the device or the LAN port of the PoE adapter. The PCs can be wirelessly
connected to the access point via WLAN or the other LAN port in operation later. This mode
also permits expanding a LAN port with a network switch.
• Operating mode "Gateway"
In this operating mode, the product works as a regular WLAN router. The Internet connec-
tion is created via an external DSL or cable modem (with LAN connection). The modem is
connected to the WAN port of the router via a network cable. After confi guration, PCs can
connected to the router via WLAN and the LAN port at the PoE adapter. The LAN connection
at the PoE-adapter can be expanded with a network switch here.
• Operating mode "Wireless ISP"
This mode is used to connect one or several computers in a public or private wireless network
(e.g. hotspot). The WLAN becomes a WAN port here, i.e. the wireless Internet access is
achieved via the router's WLAN. In parallel to this, a regular WLAN access point is present
that you can access after confi guration with devices. In this operating mode, both LAN ports
are perfectly normal network connections. Therefore, it is unimportant whether you connect
your computer right to the LAN port of the device or the LAN port of the PoE adapter after
confi guration. It is also possible to expand both ports with a network switch.
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