D-Link DAP-1160

61D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual
Appendix A - Wireless Modes
WISP Repeater Mode
In WISP Repeater mode, the DAP-1160 wirelessly connects to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP. In
this mode, the DAP-1160 also acts as a router for both wireless and wired clients on your LAN. WISP Repeater mode
provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to generate IP addresses for both wireless and wired
clients. NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to share the same wireless Internet connection.
An example scenario is a WISP subscriber that wants to use their WISP account in their house, but the signal from the
outdoor WISP AP isn’t strong enough to reach all of the areas in the house. The DAP-1160 can extend the signal from
the outdoor WISP AP and provide access for any wireless clients in the house. In addition, wired clients can connect
to the DAP-1160, thus accessing the outdoor WISP AP.
Connecting Wired and Wireless PCs to the Internet Using the DAP-1160