HP PS110, Configuration And Administration Manual

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WDS settings
The router supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System). WDS enables one or more access
points to rebroadcast received signals to extend the range and reach of the wireless network,
although this can affect the overall throughput of data.
Note that WDS implementations can vary from product to product. Hence, there is no
guarantee that different products will interoperate. In addition, the security settings for WDS
links are the same as those set up for your wireless clients.
This page includes the following settings:
VAP
The VAP interface number on the router.
WDS Mode
Enables and sets the operating mode for the VAP interface.
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Disable : Wireless clients can access the VAP interface as a normal access point service.
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WDS-AP : The VAP operates as an access point in WDS mode, which accepts
connections from other PS110 router VAPs in WDS-STA mode.
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WDS-STA : The VAP operates as a client station in WDS mode, which connects to a PS110
VAP in WDS-AP mode. You must specify the SSID, and optionally, the MAC address of the
PS110 VAP to which it will connect.
Parent SSID
The SSID of the WDS network. The VAP interface associates with other PS110 routers using this
SSID.
Parent MAC
For WDS-STA mode, optionally enter the specific MAC address of a parent PS110 VAP to which
the VAP interface intends to associate.
Authentication Mode and Encryption Type
For information on setting wireless security for WDS links, see “Authentication Mode and
Encryption Type” on page 53 .