Buffalo AirStation NFINITI High Power WHR-300HP, User Manual

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Chapter 4 Configuration
WDS
WDS bridging allows communication between AirStations.
Parameter Meaning
WDS Check to use WDS bridging.
Specify Master/Slave Define this AirStation's role in a WDS bridge.
Master
This AirStation will the master in a WDS bridge. It will have the
Internet connection, and other AirStations in the bridge will be
connected through this AirStation.
Slave
Set AirStation as a slave.
This can be connected with the AirStation which is set as a master
by using WDS feature only if the Master AirStation supports WDS.
Slave (EC)
Set AirStation as a slave.
This uses Ethernet Converter to connect with the AirStation which
is set as a master, so it can be connected even though Master
AirStation does not support WDS.
Auto
Automatically switches between Master and Slave modes
depending on the surrounding network.
If an AirStation works as a router, it will automatically be set as a
master.
If the AirStation works as a bridge and a DHCP server exists
in the network, it will automatically be set as a master . If the
AirStation works as a bridge and no DHCP server is available, it
will automatically be set as a slave.