EnGenius EWS850AP, User Manual

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Before Starting
Before starting to configure this Access Point, you may realize the used scenario under varied operating modes. EWS850AP,
built in the latest WiFi 6 (11ax) technology, can be configured as an: Access Point, Mesh or WDS (AP/Bridge/Station). This
chapter describes purpose of different operating modes for the best deployment.
Access Point Mode
In Access Point Mode, device behaves likes a central connection for stations or clients that support IEEE 802.11ax networks and
is backward competible. The stations and clients must be configured to use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) and security
password to associate with EWS850AP. The device supports up to eight (8) SSIDs per band at the same time for secure access.
WDS AP Mode
The device also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connect to the other device via using WDS
technology. In this mode, configure the MAC addresses in both Access Points to enlarge the wireless area by enabling
WDS Link settings. WDS supports up to four (4) AP MAC addresses.
WDS Bridge Mode
In WDS Bridge Mode, the device can wirelessly connect different LANs by configuring the MAC address and security
settings of each device. Use this mode when two wired LANs located a small distance apart want to communicate with
each other. The best solution is to use the device to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following
diagram. WDS Bridge Mode can establish up to four WDS links, creating a star-like network.
Note: WDS Bridge Mode does not act as an Access Point. Access Points linked by WDS are using the same frequency
channel. More Access Points connected together may lower throughput.