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NetReach User Guide
Setting Up a Wireless Distribution System
A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system that enables the wireless interconnection of
multiple access points in an IEEE 802.11 network. The interface of the NetReach can be
configured to operate in a mode that allows it to forward traffic directly to other Wireless
Access Points/ Repeaters or Routers. This feature can be used to extend the range of the
wireless network to reach remote clients, or to link isolated network segments to an Internet
connection.
The recommended way to configure a WDS is to use ANMS. In ANMS select the
Devices
menu
item and click on Wi-Fi. Select the device that will serve as your primary WDS unit. The device
must be connected via an Ethernet port to a connected router. This will bring up the device
information for that unit. Select Edit to modify the current configuration.
Once the configuration panel is displayed, select Wireless Distribution Setup from the Settings
panel.
There are multiple ways to configure a WDS. The recommended way is to select “Repeater” in
the Mode field.
Then enter in the MAC addresses of the NetReach units that will be connecting to this NetReach.
Up to three NetReach devices can connect to a Repeater Mode NetReach.
Connect your additional NetReach units that will be part of this WDS via Ethernet to the router.
You will need to repeat this process for each NetReach that will participate in the WDS. Once
the NetReach is configured it can be moved to any location desired and no Ethernet connection
will be required.