D-Link DIR-895L - Page 17

12D-Link DIR-895L User Manual
Section 2 - Choosing an Operation Mode
Media Bridge
Use Wireless to Connect Ethernet Devices
The DIR-895L operates as a Media Bridge when the mode switch is in the Extender position, the Existing Network is congured as Media Bridge
using the web conguration utility, and is connected wirelessly to an uplink network.
Use this mode for:
• Extending your current network.
• Using Wi-Fi to bring network connectivity where you cannot install Ethernet cable.
• Creating a pocket away from your existing network.
Note: For each additional devices connected to the media bridge, total available amount of wireless bandwidth required increases.
To use your DIR-895L as a Media Bridge, refer to Installation - Media Bridge on page 30.
Broadband
Connection Device
(e.g. DSL/Cable Modem)
Existing
Network
Internet
Wired DevicesDIR-895L