Wireless
Configuring the Wireless Distribution System
Cisco AP541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide
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WPA/PSK on WDS Links
Table 22
describes the additional fields that appear when you select WPA/PSK as
the encryption type.
NOTE
To configure WPA-PSK on any WDS link, VAP0 of the selected wireless radio must
be configured for WPA-PSK or WPA-Enterprise.
NOTE
After you configure the WDS settings, you must click
Apply
to apply the changes
and to save the settings. Changing some settings might cause the access point to
stop and restart system processes. If this happens, wireless clients will temporarily
lose connectivity. We recommend that you change access point settings when
WLAN traffic is low.
Table 22 WPA/PSK on WDS Links
Field
Description
Encryption
WPA (PSK)
SSID
Enter an appropriate name for the new WDS link you have
created. This SSID should be different from the other SSIDs
used by this access point. However, it is important that the
same SSID is also entered at the other end of the WDS link. If
this SSID is not the same for both access points on the WDS
link, they will not be able to communicate and exchange data.
The SSID can be any alphanumeric combination.
Key
Enter a unique shared key for the WDS bridge. This unique
shared key must also be entered for the access point at the
other end of the WDS link. If this key is not the same for both
access points, they will not be able to communicate and
exchange data.
The WPA-PSK key is a string of at least 8 characters to a
maximum of 63 characters. Acceptable characters include
upper and lower case alphabetic letters, the numerics, and
special symbols such as @ and #.
