# Vault 7: Projects

This publication series is about specific projects related to the Vault 7 main publication.

### Cherry Blossom

# CherryBlossom -- x86 Flytrap - Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide for x86 FT
4.4 Bridge vs. Router Mode
The x86 FT has two modes of operation, “bridge” and “router”. In bridge mode, the x86
FT operates as a layer 2 bridge. In router mode, the x86 FT operates as a layer 3
router.
Bridge mode is more transparent to the wireless client (i.e. the x86 FT uses the original
AP for DHCP), and is easier to configure. The down side is that some AP’s do not
support bridging. In this case, router mode must be used. Bridge mode also does not
support the VPN Proxy action (but does support the VPN Link action).
Router mode is more robust (i.e., does not require bridging support on the original AP).
The down side is that the x86 FT is less transparent to the wireless client (i.e. the
wireless client will be on a subnet that is different than the original AP’s), and requires
more configuration (i.e. DHCP information must be configured).
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