Configuration
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WDS Bridge Mode
In this mode the AP acts as a standard bridge that forwards traffic between WDS links
(connected APs or wireless bridges) and an Ethernet port. As a standard bridge, the AP learns
MAC addresses of up to 64 wireless or 128 wired and wireless network devices, which are
connected to their respective Ethernet ports to limit the amount of forwarded data. Only data
destined for stations which are known to reside on the peer Ethernet link, multicast data or data
with unknown destinations need to be forwarded to the peer AP via the WDS link. The peer
WDS APs are based on the MAC addresses listed in
Peer MAC Address
.
When using WDS Bridge Mode:
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LAN IP address should use a different IP in the same network.
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Shut down all DHCP server functions of the AP
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Enable WDS.
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Each AP should have the same setting except
Peer MAC Address
which should be set to
the MAC address of the other unit.
•
The settings of security and channel must be the same.
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The distance of the AP should be limited within a certainty area.
WDS Repeater Mode
This mode extends the range of the wireless infrastructure by forwarding traffic between
associated wireless stations and another repeater or AP connected to the wired LAN. The peer
WDS APs are based on the MAC addresses listed in
Peer MAC Address 1–4
.
RADIUS Authentication
Fig. 18
Network with RADIUS authentication
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) is a widely deployed protocol that
enables companies to authenticate and authorize remote users’ access to a system or service
from a central network server.
When you configure the remote access server for RADIUS authentication, the credentials of the
connection request are passed to the RADIUS server for authentication and authorization. After
the request is both authenticated and authorized, the RADIUS server sends an accept
message back to the remote access server and the connection attempt is accepted. Otherwise,
the RADIUS server sends a reject message back to the remote access server and the
connection attempt is rejected.
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WLAN Access Point IP67 User Manual
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