AWK-5222 User’s Manual
Other Console Configurations
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Wireless Bridge
A bridge is a network component that connects two networks. AWK-5222’s bridge operation is
based on the AP (
master
) and Client (
Slave
) concept. Both sides of the connection must have the
same RF type, SSID, and security settings.
For single RF mesh networks, we can use WDS to establish a static bridge link. In this case, the
APs at both ends of the WDS link must be configured manually with each other’s MAC addresses.
The performance of a single RF bridge will be poor if more nodes are added.
The AWK-5222’s dual RF bridge concept is different from using a single RF, because the
AWK-5222 has dual RFs, and offer users a cascade link to bridge the two ends without narrowing
down the throughput.
WLAN 1/WLAN 2 Operation mode
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Master
Master can build a connection with a
Slave that has the same RF type,
SSID, and security settings.
Slave
Slave can build a connection with a
master that has the same RF type,
SSID, and security settings.
AP for WLAN 1
Master for WLAN 2
