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Wireless Distribution System
Wireless distribution system (WDS) is a system that interconnects BSS to build a premise wide network. WDS network allows
users of mobile equipment to roam and stay connected to the available network resources.
Wireless Distribution System
Field
Description
WDS Mode
The following WDS mode are available:
Bridge: In Bridge mode, the Access Point basic service set (BSS) service is enabled.
Repeater: In Repeater mode, the Access Point BSS is disabled when connection to the upper layer Access Point is
established
Crude: In Crude mode, the Access Point BSS is always enabled; however the links between Router are configured statically
and are not maintained.
Disabled (Default): WDS inactive.
In both Bridge and Repeater modes, WDS uses management protocol to establish and maintain links between Router.
WDS Name
The WDS name is used to identify WDS network. The field takes up to eight characters. Two or more WDS networks may
exist in the same area.
Activate as Root
This field must be checked for the root device in WDS hierarchy. Only one WDS root device may exist in WDS network. This
field is not applicable for Crude mode.
WDS Privacy
Checking this field commands WDS manager to use a secured connection between Router in the WDS network. Security
settings must be the same in all Router in the WDS network.
Note: WDS privacy is not supported in Crude mode.
Secret
The 32-character alphanumeric privacy key.
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