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3.5. WDS
Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet
does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which
you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS.
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WDS: MZK-W04NU supports the following mode for WDS settings.
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Disable: Disable WDS function.
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Root: In this mode, MZK-W04NU becomes the only connection between the wireless LAN and
Ethernet/Internet.
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Bridge: Connect MZK-W04NU with another wireless router, to expand the range of the network.
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Repeater: Connect MZK-W04NU with up to four other wireless routers, to expand the scope of
network.
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MAC address: Enter the MAC address of the wireless AP here.
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Apply: Click this button to save and apply the settings you just made. MZK-W04NU will reboot and
apply all the changes you made.
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Save: Click this button to save the settings you made and returns to the current page. MZK-W04NU
will not reboot, and the changes you made will not be applied just yet.
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Clear: If there is anything wrong with the settings you made, you can click “Clear” to configure the
page again.