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BEFORE INSTALLATION
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1-1 Wireless functional modes
The AP-12 has 4 wireless functional modes.
A functional mode can be selected with [AP-12 Manager].
• The AP-12 obtains an IP address from the DHCP server automatically (default).
• Bridge mode B does not support a DHCP client function.
• Connect the AP-12 to the PC directly (p. 16), then set the IP address when you use
the fixed IP address in the existing wired LAN.
■ Access point mode (default)
The AP-12 in access point mode con-
nects the wireless LAN clients to the
other wireless LAN clients or wired
LAN.
To avoid communication speed slow
down, it is recommended to use up to
10 AP-12’s only during heavy traffic.
By connecting two or more AP-12’s to
the wired LAN, roaming is possible.
The roaming function switches to the
most suitable access point automati-
cally when the wireless LAN client
moves.
Set the channels at least four chan-
nels apart to avoid interference.
■ Bridge mode A (Peer-to-Peer)
Connects two wired LAN via the AP-
12.
Only AP-12’s whose MAC address is
registered to one another, can be
accessed.
Wireless LAN
client
Wireless LAN
client
AP-12 [CH 11]
Ethernet LAN
CH:Channel
Wireless LAN
client
AP-12
Ethernet LAN
moving
[CH 11]
CH:Channel
[CH 6]
Access point switches
when wireless LAN
client is moved.
[CH11]
[CH11]
CH: Channel
AP-12
Ethernet LAN:1
AP-12
Ethernet LAN:2
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