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4.2.3 WDS Setup
The administrator could create WDS Links to expand wireless network. When WDS is enabled, access point functions as
a wireless bridge and is able to communicate with other access points via WDS links.
A WDS link is bidirectional and
both side must support WDS. Access points know each other by MAC Address. In other words, each access
point needs to include MAC address of its peer. Ensure all access points are configured with the same channel
and own same security type settings.
Security Type :
Option is “
Disable
”, “
WEP
”, “
TKIP
” or “
AES
” from drop-down list. Needs the same type to build
WDS links. Security type takes effect when WDS is enabled.
Î
WEP Key :
Enter
5 / 13 ASCII
or
10 / 26 HEX
format WEP key.
Î
TKIP Key :
Enter
8
to
63 ASCII
or
64
HEX
format TKIP key.
Î
AES Key :
Enter
8
to
63 ASCII
or
64
HEX
format AES key.
WDS MAC List
Î
Enable :
Click
Enable
to create WDS link.
Î
WDS Peer's MAC Address :
Enter the MAC address of WDS peer.
Î
Description :
Description of WDS link.
The WDS link needs to be set at same Channel and Security Type between WDS link.
Click
Save
button to save your changes. Click
Reboot
button to activate your changes
