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NTC-8000 – M2M Multi-Port Network Gateway
UM-00006 v1.1
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WDS Mode
The NTC-8000-01 supports the configuration of a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). WDS allows you to expand your wireless
network with multiple access points. There are two WDS modes available: Bridged Mode and Repeater Mode.
In Bridged mode, the WDS access points communicate with each other but do not communicate with wireless clients. Bridged
mode is best used in situations where the client machines connect via Ethernet cable. In Repeater mode, the WDS access points
communicate with each other and with wireless clients.
Below is an example of how to configure two NTC-8000-01 gateways to use the Repeater mode WDS feature. In this example,
Access Point 1 is connected to a mobile broadband network and Access Point 2 and its clients will connect to the internet through
Access Point 1.
Access Point 1 – Mobile Broadband Connected
1.
Establish a Mobile Broadband connection with Access Point 1:
Figure 40 - WDS - Access Point 1 Status
2.
Configure the LAN IP Address of Access Point 1. In this example, it is set to the default address of 192.168.1.1:
Figure 41 - WDS - Access Point 1 LAN IP Setup