WRE6505 User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 3
Universal Repeater Mode
3.1 Overview
In universal repeater mode, your WRE6505 can act as an access point and wireless client at the
same time. The WRE6505 can connect to an existing network through another access point and
also lets wireless clients connect to the network through it. This helps you expand wireless
coverage when you have an access point or wireless router already in your network.
In the example below, the WRE6505 (A) is configured as a universal repeater. It has three clients
that want to connect to the Internet. The WRE6505 wirelessly connects to the available access point
(B).
Figure 5 Universal Repeater Mode
After the WRE6505 and the access point connect, the WRE6505 acquires its IP address from the
access point. The clients of the WRE6505 can now surf the Internet.
3.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 7.1 on page 38) to view read-only information about your
WRE6505.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 10 on page 63) to set the IP address for your WRE6505.
•Use the Wireless LAN > WPS screen (Section 3.5 on page 18) to configure WPS on the
WRE6505 to associate to another access point.
•Use the Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > Security screen (Section 9.5 on page 56) to
configure the wireless security between the WRE6505 and another access point.
•Use other Wireless LAN screens (Section 9.4 on page 55) to configure the wireless settings and
wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6505.
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