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CHAPTER 6
Router Modes
6.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your Router. First, the term “mode” refers
to two things in this User’s Guide.
• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing Router features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your Router, or simply how the Router is being used
in the network.
6.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• Easy. The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 7 on page 51 for more
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want
to use the device.
• Expert. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the Router.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 4 on page
37 through Chapter 25 on page 179 discusses the screens in this mode.
6.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the Router, which can act as a:
• Router. This is the default device mode of the Router. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 8.3 on page 63 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 Router wirelessly. Go to Section 9.4 on page 72 view the Status screen in this
mode.
• WISP mode. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network
to which you want to connect your local network. Go to Section 10.4 on page 78 to view the
Status screen in this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your Router, refer to Section
25.10 on page 187.
The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert mode only.
Note: Choose your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
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