MST ImPact WAP, User Manual

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3.5.7 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) settings
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature allows ImPact network devices to connect wirelessly
where a fibre or ethernet connection is not practical. Up to six devices can be configured.
To configure WDS settings:
1. Click in the WDS Enable check box.
2. Under WDS Security section, enter the wireless network name (SSID).
3. Select the Security Mode and enter the authentication details.
4. Under WDS Ports , enable the required number of ports and the MAC address of each network device
that the device will use WDS to connect to the network.
5. Click Save Settings .
Note: WDS links always operate as trunk ports with all VLANs passing across the trunk.
3.5.8 Configuring Asset Tracking and Location Based Services
The Tracking configuration screen establishes where AeroScout tag reports are sent as shown below.
An ImPact network device can communicate with an AeroScout Positioning Engine and / or a MST
Tracker Engine. Configuration of the Access Point is not required when communicating with an AeroScout
Positioning Engine as the device configuration is performed via AeroScout server tools.
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Configuration Using the Web Interface