Cisco WAP571, Administration Manual

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Wireless
Bridge
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NOTE
Static WEP is applicable only when the radio is operating in legacy mode: 802.11a
for 5 GHz radio and 802.11b/g for 2.4 GHz radio.
STEP 5
Click Save . The changes are saved to the Startup Configuration.
STEP 6
Replicate this procedure on the other device or devices connecting to the bridge.
TIP You can verify that the bridge link is up by going to the Status and Statistics
> Network Interface page. In the Interface Status table, the WLAN0:WDS(x)
status should state Up.
NOTE
Partner WDS AP in the remote network retains its management IP address
acquired from a DHCP server connected to the WDS AP in the main network even
if the WDS link is broken. The IP address is released when the WDS interface is
brought administratively down.
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CAUTION
After new settings are saved, the corresponding processes may be stopped and
restarted. When this happens, the WAP device may lose connectivity. We
recommend that you change WAP device settings when a loss of connectivity will
least affect your wireless clients.
WEP on WDS Links
These additional fields appear when you select WEP as the encryption type.
• Key Length —If WEP is enabled, specify the length of the WEP key as
64 bits or 128 bits .
• Key Type —If WEP is enabled, specify the WEP key type: ASCII or Hex .
• WEP Key —If you selected ASCII , enter any combination of 0 to 9, a to z,
and A to Z. If you selected Hex , enter hexadecimal digits (any combination
of 0 to 9 and a to f or A to F). These are the RC4 encryption keys shared with
the stations using the WAP device.
Note that the required number of characters is indicated to the right of the
field and changes based on your selections in the
Key Type and Key
Length fields.
WPA/PSK on WDS Links
These additional fields appear when you select WPA/PSK as the encryption type.