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Configuring Network Settings
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Wireless Distribution System (WDS) links
In wireless Nokia IP60 models, you can extend the primary WLAN's coverage area, by creating a
Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS is a system of access points that communicate with each
other wirelessly, without any need for a wired backbone. WDS is usually used together with bridge
mode to connect the networks behind the access points.
To create a WDS, you must add WDS links between the desired access points. For example, if your
business extends across a large area, and a single access point does not provide sufficient coverage,
then you can add a second access point and create a WDS link between the two access points.
To use WDS links, you must enable the primary WLAN network.
For more information on WDS links, see Overview on page 189.
The number of VLAN networks you can define depends on your Nokia IP60 series and model.
Table 22: Supported Number of VLANs
Series Models Maximum Number of VLANs
(of all supported types combined)
Nokia IP60 Models with
unlimited nodes
32 VLAN networks
Nokia IP60 Models without
unlimited nodes
10 VLAN networks
Nokia IP60 Wireless Models with
unlimited nodes
32 VLAN networks, including up to 3 VAPs, and up to 7
WDS links
Nokia IP60 Wireless Models without
unlimited nodes
10 VLAN networks, including up to 3 VAPs, and up to 7
WDS links
For information on counting VAPs and WDS links, see Configuring a Wireless Network on page 189.
For information on the default security policy for VLANs, see Default Security Policy on page 233.
Adding and Editing VLANs
For information on adding and editing port-based VLANs, see Adding and Editing Port-Based VLANs on
page 130.
For information on adding and editing tag-based VLANs, see Adding and Editing Tag-Based VLANs on
page 131.
For information on adding and editing VAPs, see Configuring Virtual Access Points on page 209.
For information on adding and editing WDS links, see Configuring WDS Links on page 212.