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5.3.3 WDS Settings
A Wireless Distribution System is a system that enables the interconnection of access points
wirelessly. It allows a wireless network to be expanded using multiple access points without the
need for a wired backbone to link them.
WDS is another way for AP router to join an existing Wi-Fi network. The WDS feature is normally
used in large, open areas where pulling a wire is restricted or not cost effective and in residential
circumstances. User can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space
like airports, hotels and schools…etc. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge
networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between
these buildings.
WDS Mode:
(1)
Restricted
– WDS peers must be registered with AP router (by MAC
addresses). (2)
Bridge
– AP router will function as a wireless bridge, merely forwarding traffic
between access points, and will not respond to wireless requests. The WDS peers must be
manually stated and wireless stations will not be able to connect to AP router. (3)
Repeater
– AP
router will act as a repeater, interconnecting between access points. WDS peers can be
determined by the user (“Restricted” mode) or auto-detected (“Lazy” mode) (4)
Lazy
– Automatic
detection of WDS peers: when a LAN user searches for a network, AP router will attempt to
connect to WDS devices in its vicinity.
MAC address #1~#4:
Specify the destination MAC address device. The MAC addresses filter
tunneling lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your network.
5.3.4 Wireless MAC Address Filter
You can allow or deny a lust of MAC addresses associated with the wireless stations access to
the ADSL Router.
Active:
Select this section to activated or deactivated Wireless MAC address filter.
Action:
Select
Deny Association
to block access to the router, MAC addresses not listed will be
allowed to access the router. Select
Allow Association
to permit access to the router, MAC
addresses not lusted will be denied access to the router.
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