Configuring Gateway Mode

The Master AP can be configured to serve as a gateway router.
Complete the following steps to configure the Master AP as a gateway.
  1. Unleashed - difference in UI path
    Select System Settings > Network Settings > IP Settings.
  2. Under IP Settings, enable the Gateway Mode option and configure the WAN and LAN IP address settings.
    Note: Alternatively, in the factory default state, you can connect to the Master AP and perform the initial setup as described in Setup Using a Web Browser. Step through the Advanced Install wizard, go to the IP Settings page, and select the Gateway Mode checkbox. Refer to Advanced Install for more information.

    Enabling Gateway Mode

  3. Unleashed
    Designate which port will be the WAN (uplink) port. The Gateway AP must have at least two Ethernet ports. Under WAN Selection, use the AP diagram to identify which port is LAN1 and LAN2 on the AP, and select the relevant port from the WAN Port list.

    Configuring WAN, Standby WAN, and LAN & WLAN IP Addresses

  4. Configure how the WAN (uplink) port obtains its IP address:
    • DHCP (Dynamic): When DHCP (Dynamic) is selected, the WAN port is assigned an IP address automatically.
    • Manual (Static): When Manual (Static) is selected, enter an IP address, netmask, gateway address, primary DNS server address in the required fields, and (optionally) enter the secondary DNS server address.
    • PPPoE: When PPPoE is selected, enter the PPPoE username and PPPoE password in the fields provided.
  5. Configure local subnet settings for the LAN port:
    • LAN & WLAN Client IP Addresses
      • Starting IP and Ending IP: Enter the first and last IP addresses that will be issued in this scope.
      • Lease Time: Select a duration for IP address lease time from the list.
      • Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server: Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses.
      Note: For Number of IPs, the total number of IP addresses are calculated automatically.
    • LAN & WLAN IP Address
      • Router IP: Enter the IP address for the LAN port.
      • Netmask: Enter the netmask.
  6. Standy WAN port feature is applicable to Unleashed only.
    Designate which port will be the standby WAN (uplink) port and configure how the standby WAN port obtains its IP address:
    • DHCP (Dynamic): When DHCP (Dynamic) is selected, the WAN port is assigned an IP address automatically.
    • Manual (Static): When Manual (Static) is selected, enter an IP address, netmask, gateway address, and primary DNS server address in the required fields, and (optionally) enter the secondary DNS server address.
    Note: A standby WAN port is applicable only for the H350 AP and H550 AP.
  7. Click Apply. Once setup is complete, the Gateway AP will begin providing DHCP and NAT service for clients, and clients will be assigned IP addresses from the DHCP scope that you configured.
Parent topic: Gateway Mode