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WDS
Wireless distribution system (WDS) is a system that interconnects BSS to build a
premise wide network. WDS network allows users of mobile equipment to roam and
stay connected to the available network resources. You can configure your Wireless
Router as WDS mode using the WDS page.
WDS Mode:
Bridge:
In Bridge mode, the Wireless Router basic service set (BSS) service is
enabled.
Repeater:
In Repeater mode, the Wireless Router BSS is disabled when
connection to the upper layer Wireless Router is established.
Crude:
In Crude mode, the Wireless Router BSS service is always enabled;
however, the links between APs are configured statically and are not maintained.
Disabled(Default):
WDS inactive.
In Both Bridge and Repeater modes, WDS uses management protocol to
establish and maintain links between APs.
WDS Name:
The WDS name is used to identify WDS network. The field takes up to
eight characters. Two or more WDS networks may exist in the same area.
Activate as Root:
This field must be checked for the root device in WDS hierarchy.
Only one WDS root device may exist in WDS network. This field is not applicable
for Crude mode.
WDS Privacy:
Checking this field commands WDS manager to use a secured
connection between APs in the WDS network. Security settings must be the
same in all APs in the WDS network.
Note: WDS privacy is not supported in Crude mode.
Secret:
The 32-character alpha-numeric privacy key.
Auto Channel Selection:
Auto channel selection is not supported in the current
version.
Auto Configuration:
Auto configuration is not supported in the current version.
Uplink Connection Check Box:
The BSS ID of the upper device in the WDS
