What makes this Broadband Router Special is it's ability to operate as a bridge on all four ports using CLIENT MODE, outlined below.  This allows a group of ethernet enabled devices to use this router to integrate them into your existing wireless lan.  With CLIENT MODE, ALL ethernet enabled devices can be incorporated into your network.

There are 7 operating modes that the VK-100APg is capable of.

1. AP mode:
   Setting this mode in VK-100APg causes it to act as a communication hub for users of wireless devices, allowing them to connect to a wired LAN environment.  The VK-100APg offers heightened wireless security and extendes the physical range of service a wireless user has access to.  Using this mode will integrate your wireless and wired devices to form a cohesive network.
2. Client mode:
   Setting this mode in VK-100APg allows the user device to communicate on the network by first going through an Access Point (AP) or router, and requires access to the wired LAN in order to use services such as file servers or printers.  Commonly used in Game Systems and STBs, this mode will make any Ethernet enabled device wireless, with or without security.
3. Bridge mode:
   Setting this mode in VK-100APg will allow it to communicate directly with another device, without the use of an access point (AP).  It is also referred to as peer-to-peer mode.
4. WDS Mode:
   WDS, or Wireless Distribution System, will enable you to extend the useful range of your network.  If your installation is one where a single Access Point isn't enough to provide a good coverage, setting this mode in several VK-100APg (several Access Points) whill extend your coverage to connect your network equipment.
5. Universal Repeater Mode:
   It is also a good way to extend your network coverage, and doesn't require the remote wireless devices to have the above mentioned WDS function.
6. WISP Mode:
   In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client will connect to ISP access point. The NAT is enabled and PCs or notebooks with Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN.  You must set the wireless to client mode first and connect to the ISP AP in Site-Survey page to configure this. The connection type can be setup in the WAN page by using PPPoE, DHCP client, PPTP client or static IP. 
7. Gateway Mode:
   In this mode, Broadband Internet will be distributed to all devices through the 4 ports or WLAN. The NAT is enabled and PCs or notebooks on the four LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through the WAN port. This connection type can be setup in the WAN page by using PPPoE, DHCP client, PPTP client or static IP.

The following diagram demonstrates some of the modes available:

• Complies IEEE 802.11b/g standard, 10/100Mbps Ethernet Protocol.
• Supports AP mode, Client mode, Bridge mode, WDS (Wireless Distributed System) mode, Universal Repeater mode, WISP (Wireless ISP) mode, and Gateway mode.
• Supports Static IP, DHCP Client / Server, DNS, PPPoE, PPTP, VPN, NAT, DMZ, DDNS.
• Provides MAC Cloning to use the same MAC address on all outgoing packets through the WAN/LAN interface.
• Supports IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol to detect and eliminate network loops.
• Provides UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) to allow simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between UPnP-enabled devices.
• Provides IPSec (Internet Protocol Security), PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), and L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) pass through on VPN connection.
• Supports Power Saving to allow a computer to stop transmitting through the wireless adapter during sleep mode.
• Provides the Turbo mode to enhance the wireless performance.
• Wireless Security options : WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2 Mixed.
• Supports IEEE 802.1x and RADIUS server information for user authentication.
• Provides Wireless Access Control Mode.
• Offers firewall features such as IP Filtering, Port Filtering, MAC Filtering, and URL Filtering.
• Supports NTP (Network Time Protocol), and allows VK-100RTg to automatically update system date and time from a time server.
• Uses Event Log to view log records and manage log settings.
• Transmit power can be adjusted on the web user interface.
• Upgrades firmware on the wireless AP through the web user interface.
• Complies with CE, FCC, RoHS, and WEEE.

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