Configuring an Access Point As an Access Point Client Bridge

AP Client Bridge mode is similar to the AP Client mode.
The difference is if in the AP client mode host can not connect wirelessly to the AP Client, whereas if we set up as an AP Client Bridge then hosts can connect directly to a wireless AP Client Bridge.

Wireless Bridging





NOTE: When the Access Point is set to wireless bridge mode, it will only communicate with another Access Point.

To configure an access point as a wireless bridge, you need to perform three steps:
1.Checking the Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point
2.Setting-Up Wireless Bridge Mode
3.Changing the LAN IP Address of the Wireless Bridge

Checking the Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point 

NOTE: The following steps will be performed on the main access point using a wired computer.

Step 1 :
Connect a computer to the access point.



Step 2 :
Assign a static IP address on the computer.

Step 3 :
Open the access point’s web-based setup page.

Step 4 :
When the access point’s web-based setup page opens, take note of the Wireless MAC Address.



NOTE: The Wireless MAC Address you took note of will be entered on the WAP54G set as wireless repeater.

Step 5 :
After obtaining the wireless MAC address of the access point, configure the other WAP54G as a wireless bridge. For instructions, follow the steps below.

Setting-Up Wireless Bridge Mode

Step 1 :
Connect a computer to the access point you want to configure as a wireless bridge.



Step 2 :
Assign a static IP address on the computer.

Step 3 :
Open the access point’s web-based setup page.

Step 4 :
When the access point’s web-based setup page opens, click AP Mode.



NOTE: The access point’s web-based setup page may differ depending on the access point’s version number.

Step 5 :
Select Wireless Bridge and type the remote access point’s MAC address that you took note of earlier.



NOTE: Remove the colons (:) when typing the MAC address on the Remote Access Point’s LAN MAC Address field.

Step 6 :
Click 

Changing the LAN IP Address of the Wireless Bridge

After configuring the access point as a wireless bridge, change its LAN IP address to avoid IP address conflict.