WDS Bridge Mode
In WDS Bridge Mode, the SWM 3530 can wirelessly connect different LANs by configuring the MAC address and security settings of
each SWM 3530 device. Use this mode when two wired LANs located a small distance apart want to communicate with each other. The best
solution is to use the SWM 3530 to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following diagram. WDS Bridge Mode can establish up
to four (4) WDS links, creating a star-like network.
Note: WDS Bridge Mode does not act as an Access Point. Access Points linked by WDS are using the same frequency channel. More Access
Points connected together may lower throughput. This configuration can be susceptible to generate endless network loops in your
network, so it is recommended to enable the Spanning Tree feature to prevent
this from happening.
SWM 3530
WDS Bridge
Client
Computer
SWM 3530
WDS Bridge
Client
Computer
Client
Computer
SWM 3530
WDS Bridge
17