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The EAP8518 can use the IEEE 802.11 Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
to set up links between APs independently on any of the unit’s eight VAP
interfaces. This enables the configuration of multiple links between multiple
APs.
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The EAP8518 radio can operate in 2.4 GHz mode or 5 GHz mode. It
does not operate at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz at the same time. You must first
select the basic radio operating mode you want to use for your WDS
network. All AP units in the WDS network must be set to the same radio
operating mode and radio channel.
Each VAP interface on the EAP8518 can be configured to operate in one of
the three following WDS modes:
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AP Mode : WDS is disabled. The VAP provides services to clients as a
normal access point.
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WDS-AP Mode : The VAP operates as an access point in WDS mode,
which accepts connections from client stations in WDS-STA mode.
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WDS-STA Mode : The VAP operates as a client station in WDS mode,
which connects to an access point VAP in WDS-AP mode. The user
needs to specify the MAC address of the VAP in WDS-AP mode to which
it intends to connect.
This appendix provides additional information and examples for setting up
WDS links between APs.