
IAP-320 / 320+ User’s Manual
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transparently connect to the other AP even they didn’t support
WDS.
Client
In this mode the AP functions as a wireless client to connect
to other AP, thus provides transparent connection between
Ethernet & wireless port. This mode provides no Access
Point services but with 802.1X supported.
Bridge
This mode provides Static LAN-to-LAN Bridging functionality.
The static LAN-to-LAN bridging function is supported through
Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
In each mode, the IAP-320 / 320+ forwards packet between its Ethernet interface and
wireless interface for wired hosts on the Ethernet side, and wireless hosts on the wireless
side.
Setting WDS (Bridge Mode)
WDS setting interface
This type of wireless link is established between two IEEE 802.11 access points.
Wireless packets transmitted along the WDS link comply with the IEEE 802.11 WDS
(Wireless Distribution System) format at the link layer.