EnGenius ETA1305 User manual

EnGenius®Wireless Media Bridge / Access Point
ETA1305
Wireless N300 Media Bridge / Access Point
User Guide V1.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Technical Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Physical Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
LED Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Wireless Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Hardware Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Hardware Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Product Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

TABLE OF CONTENTS
II
Installation
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Setting the Device on a Wall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Setting the Device on a Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Preparing to Connect the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
AP Mode Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Client Bridge Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Setting Up Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Setting Up AP Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Setting Up Client Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
User Interface
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Menu Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
III
AP Mode Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Client Bridge Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Network Settings
System Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
WLAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
SSID_1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Client Bridge Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Configuring LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
System Service Scheduling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Add/Edit a Schedule Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Enabling SysLog Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Monitoring Bandwidth Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Selecting the System Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Wireless Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Basic Settings in AP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Advanced Settings in AP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Advanced Settings in Client Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

TABLE OF CONTENTS
V
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Encryption Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Enable Wireless Access Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
MAC Address Filtering Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
WPS in AP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
WPS in Client Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
AP Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
AP Profile Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Adding an AP Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Pre-Shared Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Client List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
WLAN Client Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Enabling Connection Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Tools Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Configuring System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Synchronize with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Diagnosing a Network Connection Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Upgrading Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
Saving System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Rebooting the Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40

CONVENTIONS
VII
Conventions
The following conventions are used to give the user additional
information about specific procedures or content. It is important
to pay attention to these conventions as they provide informa-
tion to prevent damage to equipment or personal injury.
General Conventions
The following general conventions are used in this document.
Indicates a requirement that must be addressed before
proceeding with the current function or procedure.
Content Conventions
The following acronyms are used to represent the different
modes of the ETA1305. If a feature or function is not supported
in all modes, the supported modes are identified in a notifica-
tion.
Typographical Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this docu-
ment:
Italics
Indicates book titles, directory names, file names, path names,
and program/process names.
Constant width
Indicates computer output shown on a computer screen, includ-
ing menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages.
Constant width bold
CAUTION
CAUTIONS APPEAR BEFORE THE TEXT IT REFERENCES. CAU-
TIONS APPEAR IN CAPITAL LETTERS TO EMPHASIZE THAT THE
MESSAGE CONTAINS VITAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.
WARNING
Warning information appears before the text it references
to emphasize that the content may prevent damage to the
device or equipment.
Note:
Indicates additional information that is relevant to the cur-
rent process or procedure.
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CONVENTIONS
VIII
Indicates commands lines as entered on the computer. Vari-
ables contained within user input are shown in angle
brackets (< >).
Bold
Indicates keyboard keys that are pressed by the user.

COPYRIGHT
IX
Copyright
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Any redistribution or reproduction in part or in whole in any form
is prohibited.
Do not distribute, transmit, store in any form of electronic
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Product Overview
Chapter 1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1-1
1.1 Product Overview
Expand and Enhance Your Home Entertainment Experi-
ence
Enjoy a stable and secure Gigabit connection for lag-free HD
video streaming and real-time gaming through the EnGenius
entertainment Media Bridge / Access Point. The ETA1305
incorporates 5GB ports to provide connectivity to all your HD
Set-Top devices, media players and gaming consoles.
Extend the Range and Reach of Your Existing Home Wire-
less Network
The ETA1305 includes a wireless N300 access point for wire-
less connectivity for laptops, computers, and smart devices.
EnGenius X-TRA range technology provides the best-in-class
coverage with the strongest signal to extend the range and
reach of your family and SOHO easily and hassle-free.
Dual Operation Mode Supported - AP & Client Bridge
For varying applications, the ETA1305 is designed with dual
operation modes. AP mode offers a central wireless hub for
wireless devices networking. While Client Bridge mode pro-
vides devices wireless connectivity to your wireless router or
AP to IP-STB or media players directly connected to the Ether-
net ports on the ETA1305.
Industry-Standard Wireless Security & Firewall
The ETA1305 supports several security features and setting
including industry-standard WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption for
the reason to prevent unauthorized access to the network. The
SPI firmware and MAC/IP address filter to ensure your network
security from the both WAN and LAN ports.
Embedded Power Design Plus LED Power Switch
Switch-Off the device power intuitional. You can switch off the
device anytime by the equipped LED power switch when you
no need the Internet connection. The embedded power design
can also save the space from the power socket.
Dual utility design for desktop footprint and power savings. The
easy access LED power switch is a cost effective solution for
power savings by allowing a simple access to power down the
ETA1305 whenever Internet connection is not in use. While the
embedded power socket and network device design delivers a
space saving alternative to heavy desktop footprints.
Hardware Features
IEEE802.11b/g/n, up to 300Mbps Throughput
Connects up to 5x Entertainment devices via Gigabit Ports
2x Operation Modes - Access Point & Client Bridge

PRODUCT OVERVIEW SOFTWARE FEATURES
1-2
Outstanding Wireless Output Power for Home/Office
External Power Switch with LED Indicator
Embedded Power Module design
Easy Setup Wizard
Software Features
Operation mode: AP / Client Bridge
Wi-Fi ON / OFF
Wireless Output Power Control
Wireless QoS (WMM)
Hidden-SSID
Multi-SSIDs for both 2.4GHz
WPS (PIN / Bottom)
Encryption: WEP / WPA / WPA2 / TKIP /AES
VPN Passthrough: PPTP / L2TP / IPSec
System Time Settings: NTP Server / Sync with PC
Remote Control / Firmware Upgrade
Emergency Recovery Page (System failure)
Backup / Restore Setting
Auto Power Saving
Technical Specification
Physical Interface
5x 10/100/1000Mbps ETH Port
1x WPS/Reset Bottom
1x Power Switch
LED Indicator
2.4GHz Wireless + WPS
Power LED (Power Switch)
ETH LED
Wireless Specification
IEEE802.11 b/g/n
Wireless Band: 2.4GHz
2x Internal High Performance PIFA antennas
Antenna Gain: 3dBi (MAX.)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1-3
Hardware Specification
Dimension (D x W x H):
180mm x 60mm x 35mm
7.09” x 2.36” x 1.35”
Power Input: 100V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
Certification
FCC
Hardware Specification
Operation Temp.: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
Humidity 90% or less (Non-Condensing)
Storage Temp.: -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)
Humidity 95% or less (Non-condensing)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS
1-4
1.2 Package Contents
ITEM QUANTITY
ETA1305 Wireless-N Home Entertainment AP Bridge 1
Quick Start Guide 1
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable 1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT LAYOUT
1-5
1.3 Product Layout
Figure 1-1: Front and Top View
A
A
B C
E G
Front View
D D
Top View
Bottom View
F F
FRONT PANEL
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
A WPS/Reset Button
Three function Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
Press 1 to 5 seconds to initiate WPS.
Press 10 to 15 seconds to reboot.
Press over 15 seconds to reset to factory
default.
BLANPortsLAN ports 10/100/1000 Mbps
Port 1 to 5 (left to right)
C Power Switch Press to turn on / off power to the device.
D Magnetic Strip Used to install on metallic surfaces.
E WPS / Reset LED WPS status LED
Reset function LED
F Wall Mount Holes Used to wall mount device.
G Ethernet LEDs LAN port status LEDs.
LEDs 1 to 5 (left to right)
CAUTION!
RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULT DELETES ALL SETTINGS.
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Installation
Chapter 2

INSTALLATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2-1
2.1 System Requirements
To setup and configure the ETA1305, you need the following:
Computer (Windows, Linux, OSX Operating System)
Web Browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari)
An existing router or access point (AP) with SSID broad-
cast
CAT5 Ethernet Cables

INSTALLATION HARDWARE SETUP
2-2
2.2 Hardware Setup
Setting the Device on a Wall
You can place the ETA1305 on a wall. The bottom of the device
is supplied with magnetic strips to attach on a metal partition.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Measure the distance from the middle of each mounting
screw hole.
2. Mark the locations of the screw holes on the wall.
3. Drill a hole for each marked location.
4. Insert a wall anchor into each hole and insert a screw in
each, leaving a 1/8 (3.1 mm) to a 1/4 (6.3 mm) of the
screw out to hang the switch.
5. Install and secure the mounts onto the ETA1305.
6. Install the ETA1305 on the wall.
Setting the Device on a Desktop
You can place the ETA1305 on a desktop or shelf. The bottom
of the device is supplied with magnetic strips to attach on a
metal partition. The procedure is as follows:
1. Route the power cord to a wall outlet or power strip.
2. Lay the device down or attach it to a metal partition wall
with the Ethernet ports facing out for easy access.
Take into consideration the Ethernet cabling and power cord
length and location before setting your device on a desktop.
Preparing to Connect the Device
This section guides you on the connection types to expect due
to the operation modes. See the following illustrations to view
the connection options.
Note:
When setting the device on a wall, take into consideration
cable limitations and the durability of the wall structure.
Note:
Make sure to leave enough of the screw head above the
wall surface to secure the ETA1305.
Note:
When setting the device on a desktop, take into consider-
ation cable limitations.

INSTALLATION PREPARING TO CONNECT THE DEVICE
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AP Mode Connection
In AP Mode the device must be connected to your network or
router. This operation method allows wireless devices to con-
nect to your network.
Figure 2-1: AP Mode Connection
See “Setting Up AP Mode Operation” on page 4 for further
information.
Client Bridge Connection
In Client Bridge Mode the device is used to connect to two LAN
segments through a wireless link. Both wireless links are on the
same subnet broadcasts will reach all machines, allowing
DHCP clients in one segment to get their addresses from a
DHCP server in a different segment. You could use a Wireless
Bridge to transparently connect computer(s) in one room to
computer(s) in a different room when you could not, or did not
want to run an Ethernet cable between the rooms.
Figure 2-2: Client Bridge Mode Connection
See “Setting Up Client Bridge Mode” on page 7 for further infor-
mation.