6. How do I enable WDS (Wireless Distribution System) in Repeater or AP-Rout-
er mode (advanced)?
The Anker device can support WDS, an advanced mode that allows you to create a
network of wireless access points that forward traffic to one another. Because WDS
reduces throughput, flexibility, and compatibility, only advanced users familiar with the
advantages and disadvantages of WDS should select this option.
WDS can be configured under the
Repeater
or
Access Point (AP)
router
modes.
Please follow the steps below to enable WDS.
Static IP:
A less common option, we do not recommend this setting unless required
by your ISP or network administrator.
For WDS-enabled Repeater setup:
Before Setup: Identify the MAC address of both your router and the Anker device.
This information is typically printed directly on the device. You should also be able to
find the router's MAC address by logging into the router's configuration page (see
your router's instruction manual).
a.
b.
c.
Configure the Anker device
Begin standard setup
In the
Quick Installation Guide for Repeater Mode
, please follow
Steps
1-4.1
for Repeater mode to enter the configuration page of the Anker device.
Configure the device
Click
Setup Wizard
in the navigation bar on the left.
Select
WDS Mode
and click
Next
.
In the
Repeater IP Address
field, enter the Anker repeater IP address.
d.
e.
In the
Basic Station MAC Address
field, enter the router MAC address,
then click
Next
.
Customize the
SSID
, i.e. the name of your new wireless network. By
We recommend using the default IP address of 192.168.100.253. If other
devices in your network environment (e.g., multiple repeaters) also use the
default IP address of 192.168.100.253, a network conflict will occur.
Instead, please enter 192.168.100.x (x being an arbitrary value between 1
to 254). Please save this IP address to access the configuration page
moving forward.
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