User’s Manual of WNAP-1260
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8.7.4. WDS Function
Wireless distribution system (WDS) enables interconnection between APs in an IEEE 802.11 wireless
network. It extends the wireless network through several APs, without connection of the wired
backbone network. If you want to use WDS to achieve wireless repeating or bridging, enable WDS.
Choose
Wireless Settings
>
WDS Function
and the
WDS Function
page is displayed.
Figure 8-27
Object
Description
Enable WDS
Function
:
Enable the WDS function if you want to use this function. Note that
the WDS function cannot be enabled if the channel is set to
Auto
Enable Wireless
Clients
Association
:
If not selected, the wireless basic station does not transmit any
signals to clients that are directly connected to it
Central Base
Station
:
In this mode, the router serves as a basic station to communicate
with repeaters. The basic station forwards the data of
communication between repeaters to the destination repeaters.
Repeaters should be configured accordingly. Note that a wireless
basic station can be configured with up to four repeaters.
Repeater MAC
Address 1/2/3/4
:
Enter the MAC address of the repeater
After finishing settings, click
Apply
to save the settings.
For WDS application description, refer to section 5.2.3. “WDS Application”.
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