Air Live Router WL-5460AP User Manual

							2.1.2 Client Mode 
If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s 
connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless 
interface. 
Refer to the illustration below. This station (AP1 plus the connected computer 1) can 
associate to another Access Point (AP2), and then can have the Internet access if the other 
Access Point (AP2) has the Internet connection. 
 
To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode”field and select 
the “Client” mode. 
 
 
  
						

							2.1.3 Bridge Mode 
The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function let this access point acts as a wireless 
LAN access point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a 
large wireless network in a large space like airports, hotels and schools …etc. This feature 
is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible 
to deploy network cable connections between these buildings. 
 
 
 
To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select 
the “Bridge” mode. 
 
 
  
						

							2.1.4 WDS Repeater 
Refer to the illustration below. While acting as Bridges, AP1 (with Station 1 being 
associated to) and AP2 (with Station 2 being associated) can communicate with each other 
through wireless interface (with WDS). Thus Station 1 can communicate with Station 2 and 
both Station 1 and Station 2 are able to access the Internet if only AP1 or AP2 has the 
Internet connection. 
 
 
 
To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select 
the “WDS Repeater” mode. 
 
 
  
						

							2.1.5 Universal Repeater 
An universal repeater can also extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or 
router. But the universal repeater does not require the remote device to have WDS function. 
Therefore, it can work with almost any wireless device. 
 
 
 
To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select 
the “Universal Repeater” mode. 
 
  
						

							2.1.6 WISP (Client Router) mode 
In WISP mode, the AP will behave just the same as the Client mode for wireless function. 
However, router functions are added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN 
side. Therefore, the WISP subscriber can share the WISP connection without the need for 
extra router.   
 
 
 
To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select 
the “WISP” mode. 
 
  
  
						

							2.1.7 WISP + Universal Repeater mode 
In this mode, the AP behaves virtually the same as the WISP mode, except one thing: the 
AP can also send wireless signal to the LAN side. That means the AP can connect with the 
remote WISP AP and the indoor wireless card, and then provide IP sharing capability all at 
the same time! 
 
 
 
To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select 
the “WISP + Universal Repeater” mode. 
 
  
						

							2.1.8 Gateway (AP + Router) 
In this mode, router functions are added between one Ethernet port and the other network 
interface. The radio is an AP mode which allow wireless client to share the internet 
connection. 
To set the operation mode to Client (Infrastructure), please go to “Mode” field and select 
the “Gateway” mode. 
 
 
 
To set the operation mode to “GW Mode”, Please go to “Mode Æ GW” and click the Setup 
button for configuration. 
  
						

							3. Wireless Settings 
This section guides you to configure the mode of the Radio interface.   
3.1 Access Point Mode Settings 
 
 
¾ Alias Name: Another name for WL-5460AP. 
¾ Disable Wireless LAN Interface: Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, 
by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in 
the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any 
wireless station.   
¾ Band: You can choose one mode of the following you need.    
~    2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 
~    2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only.   
~    2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate. 
The default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode. 
¾ SSID (Network ID): The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; therefore, all 
access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the 
same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters.    A device will not 
be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID. An SSID is also  
						

							referred to as a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a 
wireless network. 
In this mode, the SSID is provided for client connection. 
¾ Channel Number: Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically. If set 
channel manually, just select the channel you want to specify. If “Auto” is selected, 
user can set the channel range to have Wireless Access Point automatically survey 
and choose the channel with best situation for communication. The number of 
channels supported depends on the region of this Access Point. All stations 
communicating with the Access Point must use the same channel.  
¾ Wireless Client Isolation: This is to separate wireless client if needed. Wireless 
clients can not communicate to each other if the field is enabled. 
¾ Site Survey: Site survey helps to find out available access point around. You can also 
check to prevent using same SSID or channel with other AP. 
 
 
 
To configure the security connection, please refer to Section 3.9 Wireless Security 
Settings …… 
To configure the Advanced Settings, please refer to Section 3.10 Advanced Wireless 
Settings …… 
To configure the access control, please refer to Section 3.11 Access Control 
Settings …… 
To configure the Traffic Control, please refer to Section 3.12 Access Control 
Settings ……