TGAP-W610+-/W6610+ Series User Manual
ORing Industrial Networking Corp
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This pre-shared key is then dynamically sent between the AP and
clients. Each authorized computer is given the same pass phrase.
Set WDS as Bridge Mode
In the mode, the AP acts as a standard bridge that forwards traffic between WDS links (links
connected to other AP/wireless bridges) and an Ethernet port. As a standard bridge, the AP
learns MAC addresses of up to 64 wireless or 128 wired and wireless network devices, which
are connected to their respective Ethernet ports to limit the amount of forwarded data. Only
data destined for stations which are known to reside on the peer Ethernet link, multicast data
or data with unknown destinations need to be forwarded to the peer AP via the WDS link.
The peer WDS APs are based on the MAC addresses listed in
Peer Mac Address
.
Bear in mind the following principles when setting the WDS mode to bridge mode:
1. LAN IP address should use a different IP in the same network.
2. Shut down all DHCP server functions of the AP.
3. Enable WDS.
4. Each AP should have the same setting, except
Peer Mac Address
should be set to the
other’s Mac address.
5. The settings of security and channel must be the same.
6. The distance of the AP should be limited within a certainty area.
Set WDS as Repeater Mode
In this mode, repeater is used to extend the range of the wireless infrastructure by forwarding
traffic between associated wireless stations and another repeater or AP connected to the wired
LAN. The peer WDS APs are based on the MAC addresses listed in
Peer Mac Address
.