User Manual
Wireless Distribution System
Wireless distribution system (WDS) is a system that interconnects BSS to build a premise
wide network. WDS network allows users of mobile equipment to roam and stay
connected to the available network resources.
Wireless Distribution System
Field
Description
WDS Mode
The following WDS mode are available:
Bridge: In Bridge mode, the Access Point basic service set (BSS) service is enabled.
Repeater: In Repeater mode, the Access Point BSS is disabled when connection to
the upper layer Access Point is established
Crude: In Crude mode, the Access Point BSS is always enabled; however the links
between Router are configured statically and are not maintained.
Disabled (Default): WDS inactive.
In both Bridge and Repeater modes, WDS uses management protocol to establish
and maintain links between Router.
WDS Name
The WDS name is used to identify WDS network. The field takes up to eight
characters. Two or more WDS networks may exist in the same area.
Activate as Root This field must be checked for the root device in WDS hierarchy. Only one WDS root
device may exist in WDS network. This field is not applicable for Crude mode.
WDS Privacy
Checking this field commands WDS manager to use a secured connection between
Router in the WDS network. Security settings must be the same in all Router in the
WDS network.
Note: WDS privacy is not supported in Crude mode.
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