RAX45-100NAS - Issue connecting to "access point name"

I did a reset of the access point and was able to get back in to the admin web portal. I found part of the issue: buried deep in one of the sub-menus - there is actually an option to go into Access Point mode only - I supplied the static IP and subnet, gateway setttings, plugged into the “Internet” port (to talk to the IPFire system), all good - flood gates opened and I could perform all necessary configuration steps.