This is the default device mode. The primary function of this mode is to provide wired and wireless connectivity to the Internet through the use of a single shared Internet IP address. Features such as port forwarding, DMZ, scheduling, guest network, and other access controls are available in this mode. This is the recommended mode.

The function of this mode is to extend wireless connectivity to multiple wired Ethernet client devices. A typical application where this mode may be used is in your home entertainment/media center where multiple network enabled media devices require Internet or network connectivity such as an HD smart TV, game console, set top box, or DVR. The device will first establish connectivity (similar to a wireless enabled client device such as a laptop or mobile phone) to your wireless network (typically provided by a wireless router or access point) and bridge the connectivity to your network over to the wired client devices using the three LAN switch ports (LAN1-LAN3). After selecting and applying this mode, click on Network > Site Survey to scan for the wireless network to connect and enter the wireless security key (if required) to establish connectivity to your network. After you have successfully set up the device to connect to your wireless network, you can plug in the device in the area where you would like to bridge network connectivity to wired client devices using the three LAN switch ports (LAN1-LAN3). In this mode, the device can only connect to one band at a time (2.4GHz or 5GHz) and will not provide any of the access control features typically provided in router mode.