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FIGURE 14-7: Disabling the WAN port in OpenWrt

5. Enable Wireless client mode.
■ Select the Wireless sub-category. Second to the IP address, this is the most impor-
tant configuration page. Normally you configure OpenWrt to act as an access
point. Instead it will be a client on your existing wireless network like any other
client.
■ In the ESSID text box, type the name of your wireless network.
■ In the Mode pop-up menu, change Access Point to Client (Bridge).
■ Leave Channel at Auto and leave ESSID Broadcast at Hide.
■ If you use encryption on your network, adjust the encryption settings appropri-
ately. Figure 14-8 shows the settings for connecting to an unencrypted Wi-Fi
network named todbot.
■ Press Save Changes when done.