48
2) Configure the same channel for every router/AP.
3) Configure a unique different SSID for every router/AP in order to distinguish each
unit on your wireless LAN.
4) Configure a static IP address for every router/AP. Make sure all IP addresses are
based on the same subnet mask, and out of your DHCP client range.
Parameters Description
AP Mode
AP Only
: WDS function is disabled.
WDS Only
: The router is functioning as a bridge to connect
with other WDS enabled AP/Router. Wireless client is not able
to connect to the router at WDS Only mode.
Hybrid
: The router is functioning as a bridge as well as an AP
that allows wireless client association at the same time. (Note:
the data throughput is halved with Hybrid mode.)
Remote AP MAC
Enter the MAC address of other WDS enabled AP/Router into
MAC 1 ~ MAC4. This feature allows you to bridge up to 4
AR570Wv2 routers. It is suggested to use “Copy to” function to
avoid any typo.
Scanned AP’s MAC
Click on the drop-down menu to select an AP you wish to
bridge to. Select a number from the drop-down menu of
Remote AP MAC and click
Copy to
. The MAC address will be
automatically filled into the corresponding MAC address field
above.
Scan AP
Click Scan AP to find the available wireless Router/AP that you
wish to bridge. If the wireless router/AP is not showing in the list,
it may be out of range, and you need to move it closer in order
to build the bridge connection.
After you finished all settings, click
Save
to save the settings and click
Reboot
. The
change will take effect after rebooting the router.
