ZyXEL Communications VMG1312-T10C, User Manual

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Chapter 6 Wireless
VMG1312-T10C User’s Guide
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6.6 The WDS Screen
An AP using the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can function as a wireless network bridge
allowing you to wirelessly connect wired network segments. The
WDS screen allows you to
configure the Device to connect to other APs wirelessly when WDS is enabled.
Use this screen to set up your WDS (Wireless Distribution System) links between the Device and
other wireless APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device. Once the security
settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between devices is made.
Note: WDS security is independent of the security settings between the Device and any
wireless clients.
Note: Not all APs support WDS links. Check your other AP’s documentation.
Click Network Setting > Wireless > WDS . The following screen displays.
Register Enter the PIN of the device that you are setting up a WPS connection with and click
Register to authenticate and add the wireless device to your wireless network.
You can find the PIN either on the outside of the device, or by checking the device’s
settings.
Note: You must also activate WPS on that device within two minutes to have it present its
PIN to the Device.
WPS Configuration Summary
AP PIN The PIN of the Device is shown here. Enter this PIN in the configuration utility of the
device you want to connect to using WPS.
The PIN is not necessary when you use WPS push-button method.
Click the Generate New PIN button to have the Device create a new PIN.
Status This displays Configured when the Device has connected to a wireless network using
WPS or Enable WPS is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have been
changed. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the screen.
This displays Not Configured when there is no wireless or wireless security changes
on the Device or you click Release Configuration to remove the configured wireless
and wireless security settings.
Release
Configuration
This button is available when the WPS status is Configured.
Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for
WPS connections on the Device.
802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the
Device.
SSID This is the name of the wireless network.
Security This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.
Pre-Shared Key This is the wireless LAN password.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes.
Cancel Click this to restore your previously saved settings.
Table 17
Network Setting > Wireless > WPS (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION