Advantech EKI-6311GN, User Manual

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EKI-6311GN-User_Manual V2.1
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WDS Settings
Extend the range of your network without having to use cables to link the Access Points by using the
Wireless Distribution System (WDS): Simply put, you can link the Access Points wirelessly. Open
“WDS Settings” in “Wireless” as below:
Figure 33 WDS Settings
Enter the MAC address of another AP you wirelessly want to connect to into the appropriate field and
click “Apply” to save settings.
WDS Settings is available only under Bridge and AP Repeater Mode.
Bridge uses the WDS protocol that is not defined as the standard thus compatibility
issues between equipment from different vendors may arise. Moreover, Tree or
Star shape network topology should be used in all WDS use-cases (i.e. if AP2 and
AP3 are specified as the WDS peers of AP1, AP2 should not be specified as the
WDS peer of AP3 and AP3 should not be specified as the WDS peer of AP2 in any
case). Mesh and Ring network topologies are not supported by WDS and should
be avoided in all the use cases.
Note: