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CHAPTER 4
EMG2306-R10A Modes
4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the operating mode of your EMG2306-R10A, or simply how the EMG2306-
R10A is being used in the network.
4.1.1 Device Modes
These are the operating mode of the EMG2306-R10A:
• Router: This is the default device mode of the EMG2306-R10A. Use this mode to connect the
local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 5.2 on page 26 to view the
Status screen in this mode.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the EMG2306-R10A wirelessly. Go to Section 6.4 on page 34 to view the Status
screen in this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your EMG2306-R10A, refer to
Chapter 20 on page 146.
The menu for changing device modes is available when logged in as “supervisor” only, refer to
Chapter 2 on page 16.
Note: Choose your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the EMG2306-R10A changes. The running
applications and services of the network devices connected to the EMG2306-R10A can be
interrupted.