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Configuring the Advanced Settings
Gigaset SE365 WLAN / englisch / A31008-M1064-R101-1x-7619 / advanced_config.fm / 19.09.2007
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Repeater function (WDS)
Only Repeater operating mode
If you use the device in Repeater operating mode and want to increase the range in your
wireless network, you must configure the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) function.
You can enter or choose an access point for which you wish to extend the range of the
wireless network. The WDS function must be activated on the access point. To do this,
please refer to your access point's user guide.
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In the
Wireless Network
menu, select
Repeater (WDS)
.
All WLAN devices in range with activated WDS function are shown.
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Click
Refresh
to update the display.
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Enter the
MAC address
of the access point or select an access point from the list of
available access points by clicking
Add
.
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Enter a name for the access point in the
Comment
field. This name will allow you to
identify the various devices more easily. The SSID is the default setting.
If there is a connection
– the MAC address of the access point is shown in the
MAC address
field.
– the SSID of the access point is shown in the
SSID
field.
– the radio channel used for data transfer is shown in the
Channel
field.
– the
Signal strength
shows the strength of the connection in percentage terms.
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Click
Delete
to delete an entry.
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Apply the settings by clicking
OK
.
