Differences between AP, Routing, Trunking, Bridging and Client Mode of TP-LINK Router

TP-link router has always been deeply loved by Chinese people and can be described as a national brand. But there are still many users who don't know the difference between TP-LINKAP, routing, relay, bridge and client mode. I shared a gymnastics method with you. Welcome to reading.

Differences between AP, Routing, Trunking, Bridging and Client Mode

There are generally AP (access point) mode, router (wireless routing) mode, repeater (relay) mode, bridge (bridge) mode and client (client) mode on TP-Link micro wireless router. However, many users are not aware of the differences between these modes. These modes will be described in detail below.

Note: Some models of TP-Link mini wireless routers have only three modes: AP (access point) mode, router (wireless routing) mode and repeater (relay) mode.

I. Access Point Mode

In AP (access point) mode, you only need to plug a network cable that can access the Internet into the192.168.6438+0.253 router, and you can access the Internet without any configuration. However, it should be noted that the wireless network on the192.168.1.253 router is not encrypted at this time, so it is recommended to set a wireless password.

In this mode, the device is equivalent to a wireless hub, which can realize the access between wireless, wireless to wired, and wireless to WAN. The most common one can provide wireless client access, such as wireless network card access.

Specific setup steps: The default mode of this product is AP mode. Connect the equipment to the broadband interface with a network cable, search for the wireless signal of the equipment to connect, and change the wireless IP address to automatic acquisition (general broadband routers provide IP address allocation function, DHCP).

Most simple wireless AP does not have routing function, and server functions including DNS, DHCP and firewall must be completed by independent routing or computer. At present, most wireless AP supports multi-user (30- 100 computers) access, data encryption, multi-rate transmission and other functions. At home and office, a wireless AP can realize wireless access to all computers.

AP can establish wireless connection with wireless network card through network cable or wired connection with wired network card.

In this mode, wireless 1 to 13. It should be noted that if there are other wireless networks in the surrounding environment, try not to use the same frequency band with them.

At the same time, pay attention to turn on the wireless function, just don't check it? Turn off wireless function? You can use this option. Selected? Access point? Option, set the SSID number. Please note that the SSID number set on the wireless network card connected to our wireless AP by wireless means must be the same as that set on our wireless AP, otherwise the network cannot be accessed.

Applicable places: such as hotels, hotels or other places that provide internet access.

Second, the router (wireless routing) mode

In router mode,192.168.1.253 router is equivalent to ordinary wireless broadband router; You need to connect an ADSL modem (cat) or an optical cat to configure it.

Applicable place: used when users handle broadband services themselves.

Third, repeater (relay) mode.

In repeater mode,192.168.1.253 router will establish wireless connection with wireless router with Internet access to amplify wireless signals on wireless router with Internet access.

Note: The name of the amplified wireless signal is the same as that of the original wireless router.

Applicable place: There is a wireless router with Internet access, but the wireless signal of the wireless router covers wired lines. I hope the wireless signal can cover a wider range.

Fourth, the bridge mode

Bridge mode,192.168.1.253 The router will establish a wireless connection with a wireless router with Internet access, and amplify the wireless signal on the wireless router with Internet access;

Note: The name of the amplified wireless signal is different from that of the original wireless router.

Applicable place: There is a wireless router with Internet access, but the wireless signal of the wireless router covers wired lines. I hope the wireless signal can cover a wider range.

Verb (short for verb) client mode

In client mode,192.168.1.253 router is equivalent to a wireless network card, which is used to receive wireless signals from other wireless routers. The computer can only connect to the192.168.1.253 router through the network cable.

Applicable place: there is a wireless signal nearby, the user knows the password of the wireless signal, and the user's desktop computer wants to use it when connecting the wireless signal to the Internet.

Friendly reminder: both repeater mode and bridge mode are connected to a wireless router with internet access by wireless means to amplify the wireless signal on the wireless router; The difference is that the name of the wireless signal amplified in repeater mode is the same as that on the previous router, while the name of the wireless signal amplified in bridge mode is different from that on the previous router.

300 meters high performance wireless network:

D-Link DAP- 1360 Wireless N Access point is connected to a broadband modem so that you can enjoy the Internet connection wirelessly. This equipment is compatible with draft 802. 1 1n, the highest transmission rate is 802. 1 1g 14 times, and the coverage area is 6 times of 802.1g. On your wireless network, you can enjoy surfing the internet, checking email and communicating with family and friends at a faster speed.

Support up to 7 AP working modes.

DAP- 1360 can be configured into seven different modes as required.

Access point mode (AP) allows devices to act as a central hub for wireless users.

Wireless client mode (AP client) enables DAP- 1360 to connect to another access point.

Bridge mode (WDS) connects two wired networks (LANs).

In AP bridge mode (WDS+AP), the device can act as both a wireless hub and a bridge.

Repeater mode can expand wireless coverage and eliminate all? Blind? Point.

WISP client router mode allows wireless Internet service users to enjoy Internet connection with home/office users who support Ethernet computers without additional routers.

Finally, the device can also be used as a wish repeater, which enables WISP users to enjoy Internet connection with wired and wireless computers without additional routers.

Protect your wireless network and data.

The 64/ 128 byte WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security settings provided by DAP- 1360 can protect your network and wireless data. The device also supports Wi-Fi Protected Installation (WPS), which can quickly and safely set up a wireless network. In addition, the unique MAC address filtering function of the access point and the function of disabling SSID broadcasting can restrict outsiders from accessing your home and office networks.

The first wireless router supporting WISP dial-up internet access

Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISP) use medium-sized wireless technology to provide connections to users' computers. WISP provides coverage from small hotspots to thousands of meters. Users can wirelessly connect to these WISP through DAP- 1360 and enjoy wireless Internet access. (The schematic diagram is as follows)

Install your AP quickly and easily.

With the DAP- 1360 installation wizard, you can set up your wireless network in a few minutes, and you can configure the running mode of DAP- 1360 to add new wireless devices to the network. With DAP- 1360, you can quickly and easily create a simple wireless network for your home and office.

Due to the rapid development of 3G and smart phones in the future, the application of mobile phone search has gradually become the mainstream. Compared with the traditional Internet search, it is more convenient. Internet users, like mobile phones, can search content anytime and anywhere, including news, hotels and other information. It can be seen that 3G is so convenient. What if there are multiple devices at the same time? Taking TL-WR703N 150M mini 3G wireless router as an example, this paper introduces how to realize 3G Internet access for multiple devices.

TL-WR703N 150M mini 3G wireless router is specially designed to meet the wireless Internet access needs of business people who need to travel frequently. Based on IEEE 802. 1 1n standard, it can expand the range of wireless network, provide stable transmission up to 150Mbps, and is compatible with IEEE 802.1b and IEEE 802.11.

TL-WR703N is small and portable. It can easily convert 3G networks into Wi-Fi signals, so that iPad, laptops and some users who hold GSM mobile phone numbers but are using smart phones can enjoy 3G networks through Wi-Fi ***. At the same time, TL-WR703N provides three power supply modes, which saves the trouble of carrying a large number of power adapters and is more flexible to use. Plug and play, and provide a variety of working modes to meet the flexible networking scheme. TL-WR703N has practical functions, superior performance, easy management and multiple safety protection measures, which effectively protects users from wireless Internet access.

Introduction of TL-WR703N interface;

First of all, let's take a look at this white? Chocolate? What interfaces are there,

LAN/WAN ports:

This port is used as a LAN port in AP/ repeater/bridge/client /3G routing mode and as a WAN port in wireless routing mode. As a LAN port, it is a LAN port jack (RJ45), which is used to connect hubs, switches or computers and network cards in the LAN.

As a WAN port, it is used to connect an Ethernet cable or an xDSL modem/cable modem.

Micro USB interface: this port is used to connect USB cable and access power through the attached power adapter.

Reset button: used to restore the router to the factory default settings.

3G network card socket: used to insert 3G network card.

Three application modes:

TL-WR703N 150M mini 3G wireless router supports three application modes, namely 3G routing mode, wireless routing mode and wireless AP mode.

3G routing mode

3G routing mode is generally the default mode of 3G routers. In this mode, the wired interface of the router is used as a LAN port. Insert the 3G network card into the 3G network card socket of TL-WR703N, and after the corresponding settings, TL-WR703N will convert the 3G signal into a Wi-Fi wireless signal. All devices supporting WiFi wireless Internet access, such as WiFi mobile phones, iPads, iPodtouch, notebooks, etc., can be connected to TL-WR703N *** through wireless or wired (wired to LAN port) to enjoy 3G network when traveling.

In this mode, the DHCP server of TL-WR703N is turned on by default, so it is suggested to set the IP address and DNS address of the computer to be automatically obtained. The connection diagram in this mode is as follows:

▲ 3G routing mode

Wireless routing mode:

In this mode, the 3G wireless router is generally used as an ordinary wireless router. In this mode, the wired interface of the router is used as a WAN port. Connect TL-WR703N to ADSL modem or cable network port, and then supply power to TL-WR703N through the attached power adapter, so that the whole room can easily realize WiFi coverage. Smartphones, tablets and other devices that support WiFi wireless Internet access can wirelessly access the Internet anywhere in the room. In this mode, the DHCP server of TL-WR703N is also turned on by default. The connection diagram in this mode is as follows:

▲ Wireless routing mode

Wireless AP mode:

Wireless AP mode includes four different connection modes: access point mode, repeater mode, bridge mode with AP and client mode. At this time, the wired interface of TL-WR703N is used as the LAN port.

Access point mode: Access point mode can convert wired network into wireless network. In this mode, when the TL-WR703N is connected to the wired network, the computer /Wi-Fi mobile phone/tablet computer can wirelessly connect the TL-WR703N to the Internet. The connection diagram in this mode is as follows:

▲ access point mode

Relay mode is used to extend the wireless signal coverage of existing AP or wireless router. In this mode, the wired interface is used as a LAN port, and the computer can be connected to TL-WR703N by wired or wireless means. TL-WR703N has the same SSID (wireless network name) and encryption method as the front-end router. In order to avoid the conflict with the IP address of the front-end router, it is necessary to change the LAN port address of TL-WR703N to an IP address different from that of the front-end router. The connection diagram in this mode is as follows:

▲ relay mode

Bridge mode is similar to relay mode, and it is also used to extend the wireless signal coverage of existing AP or wireless router. But its SSID (wireless network name) can be different from the SSID of the front-end router. In order to avoid the conflict with the IP address of the front-end router, it is necessary to change the LAN port address of TL-WR703N to an IP address different from that of the front-end router. In this mode, the DHCP server of TL-WR703N is turned off by default. If you want to log on to the router management page, you need to manually set the IP address of the computer. The connection diagram in this mode is as follows:

▲ Bridge mode

Client mode, which functions like a wireless network card, is used to connect wireless hotspot signals or wireless routers, so that devices without wireless functions can also join the wireless network. In order to avoid the conflict with the IP address of the front-end router, it is necessary to change the LAN port address of TL-WR703N to an IP address different from that of the front-end router.

▲ Client mode

In this mode, the DHCP server of TL-WR703N is turned off by default. If you want to log on to the router management page, you need to manually set the IP address of the computer.

3G Routing Mode Setting Process

Set the correct network parameters:

The default LAN IP address of this router is192.168.1.1,and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Because we are using 3G routing mode now, DHCP service is enabled by default, so clients (PC, notebook, etc. ) You should choose to get the IP address and DNS server address automatically. As shown in the figure below:

Router settings:

Open a web browser, enter the IP address of the router in the browser address bar: 192. 168. 1, and you will see the login interface as shown in the following figure, enter the user name and password (the default value of user name and password is admin), and click OK:

The browser will pop up the setup wizard page as shown in the figure below. If this page does not pop up automatically, you can activate it by clicking the installation wizard menu on the left side of the page.

▲ Three working modes

The figure shows several working modes of TL-WR703N, select the working mode that users need, and then click Next to make subsequent settings. We definitely choose 3G routing mode here, and then the next step. Fill in the dialing information of 3G routing mode, and click Next.

▲ 3G routing setting parameters

Next, you need to set the basic parameters of wireless settings in 3G routing mode. You can set an easy-to-remember wireless network name (that is, SSID) here, such as Xunxun, so that when you connect to the wireless network in the future, you can see which one is yours at a glance. At the same time, turn on wireless security and set a password for the wireless network:

▲ Set the SSID and password.

After clicking Next, the router will restart and work in 3G routing mode.

I shared the differences between AP, routing, trunking, bridging and client mode. I hope you like it.