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Original Polish version by Lukasz Sawicki
Access Point is the device that connects a wireless network to a wired system, so it has at least two interfaces:
wireless - WLAN, using 802.11 standard, and wired - LAN, using 802.3 standard.
View of the interfaces of TP-Link TL-WA500G Access Point
The interfaces are quite different, which eliminates a risk of mistake. An antenna is connected to the standard
SMA R/P connector (in some devices, e.g. Linksys - TNC R/P).
The example device is TP-Link TL-WA500G N2941. It operates in 802.11 b/g standard, in one of the modes:
Access Point, Access Point Client, Repeater, Bridge (Point to Point, Point to Multipoint). The Access Point has
useful functions suitable for application in small cells of WLAN. Thanks to WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK,
TKIP/AES encryption and filtering of MAC addresses, the device ensures high security levels. The possibility of
connecting an external/outdoor antenna is another big advantage. A simple menu of the device and easy
configuration do not bother any installer, even someone starting the job.
Every Access Point can operate in various modes which allow to perform specific functions. Some modes can
combine several functions, increasing functionality of the device. The user should choose them carefully, as they
may be less stable in comparison with single-function modes. In each case it depends on the features of the
device and quality of its software.
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Some Theory
Access Point Modes (example device: TP-Link TL-WA500G)
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The choice of modes of operation available in TP-Link TL-WA500G
Description of operation modes
* Access Point - it is the basic mode that allows wireless communication between any client equipped
with a wireless card/adapter and the AP. The users (clients) connect to the wireless network in
Infrastructure mode.
The structure of a network operating in Access Point mode (Infrastructure)
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* Access Point Client - in this mode the device operates similarly to a wireless card/adapter used by
clients. This mode has to be used when there is a need of connecting a number of LAN users in a home,
office, building - via wireless link. The Access Point can cooperate with a switch (not showed in the
diagram below) providing the adequate number of LAN connections.

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Access Point Client (APC) mode
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* Repeater (regenerator) - the mode used for extending wireless network. The device receives the
desired stream of data and sends it further. This mode is often used in larger buildings for ensuring better
coverage. Due to the way of work, the maximum throughput of the AP is decreased by 50%.
The idea of Repeater mode
* Bridge (Point to Point) - the mode for creating direct Point-to-Point links, i.e. wireless bridges. It uses
static routing based on the MAC addresses of the Access Points. This mode allows to connect distant
parts of wired networks. The links are protected against access from other devices. For this mode there
are recommended devices coming from the same manufacturer, because it is not standardized.
Bridge mode (Point to Point)
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* Bridge (Point to Point) with AP mode - combination of functionality of Bridge and Access
Point modes. The point-to-point connection does not eliminate possibility of connecting wireless
clients.
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Combination of the Bridge (Point to Point) and Access Point modes
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* Bridge (Point to Multipoint) - ensures multiple paths from a single location to multiple locations, i.e. a
set of wireless bridges. It uses static routing based on the MAC addresses of the Access Points. This
mode allows to connect distant multiple parts of wired networks. The links are protected against access
from other devices. For this mode there are recommended devices coming from the same manufacturer,
because it is not standardized.
Bridge (Point to Multipoint) mode
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* Bridge (Point to Multipoint) with AP mode - combination of functionality of Bridge (Point to
Multipoint) and Access Point modes. The point-to-multipoint connections do not eliminate
possibility of connecting wireless clients.
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Combination of the Bridge (Point to Multipoint) and Access Point modes
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Comparison of different modes of operation
Mode of work Support for LAN
Support for wireless
clients
Mode of operation of
the connected
counterpart
Access Point yes yes Repeater, AP client
Access Point Client yes no Access Point
Repeater no yes Access Point
Bridge (Point to Point) yes no Bridge (Point to Point)
Bridge (Point to Point)
with AP mode
yes yes
Bridge (Point to
Point), AP client
Bridge (Point to Multi-
Point)
yes no Bridge (Point to Point)
Bridge (Point to Multi-
Point) with AP mode
yes yes
Bridge (Point to
Point), AP client

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