NAT Mode

Wireless Network Manager provides SonicWave NAT mode in addition to the previous Bridge mode.

NAT mode is usually used on single access point deployment. With NAT mode, the user does not need to set up a special DHCP server for the client. SonicWave sets up a DHCP server for each VAP automatically.

When NAT mode is configured, Static IP Address configuration is supported. For more details, follow the steps given below.

Mesh network is not supported for the devices configured to use NAT mode.

4G/LTE mode is only supported on NAT mode.

To change the SonicWave mode to NAT mode

1. Click General.
2. Select NAT from the Route Mode list.

When NAT mode is configured, Static IP Address configuration is supported.

To configure a static IP address

1. Navigate to the Network > Devices page.
2. Select Access Points.
3. On the right of the device row, click Config/Edit. The Config SonicWave page displays.
4. Click General.
5. Set the route mode to NAT.
6. In the IP Address section:
   1. Set the mode to Static.
   2. Set the static IP settings in the associated fields. This includes Static IP, Netmask, Gateway, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS.
7. Click OK.

To configure for a DHCP IP address

1. Navigate to the Network > Devices page.
2. Select Access Points.
3. On the right of the device row, click Config/Edit. The Config SonicWave page displays.
4. Click General
5. Set the route mode to NAT.
6. In the IP Address section, set the mode to DHCP.
7. Click OK.