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4.3 WDS Settings
Operation Mode -> Setup -> WDS Settings
WDS Bridge mode can make Point-to-Point and Multi-Point connections. Because of its
faster performance, it is frequently used to build point-to-point bridge connection and
backbone networks. In a WDS network, each node can
have up to 4 connections.
However, the total number of devices in a WDS network should not exceed 8
. Currently,
the WDS Bridge mode can only use WEP encryptions policy.
TIPS
:
For step-by-step instructions on how to build a WDS bridge network, please be
sure to read through
Chapter 9: WDS Bridge Example
for details
.
In this section, we will talk about the WDS Settings which is available only in WDS Bridge
(Pure MAC) mode. WDS Bridges are using BSSID (AP’s Wireless MAC address) to
authenticate each other. Therefore, it is necessary to know the remote Bridge’s wireless
MAC addresses. You can always do a “Site Survey” to find out the MAC Addresses.
When you click on WDS settings, the following screen will appear:
WEP Key
: You can set up to 4 keys, each key can have different Key Length
and Key type. When you add an entry to the WDS setting and select WEP
Here is the
encryption settings
for WEP. Please
make sure all
bridges in the WDS
network enter the
same keys.
This is where you enter
the remote Bridge’s
information. The SSID
must be different between
each Bridge.
After you add a
remote Bridge, it
will be display
here. Up to 4
entries are
possible