computers to AP 1 through WDS. Then, AP 1 forwards the packets to the
Ethernet LAN. Packets destined for the notebook computers follow a reverse
path from the Ethernet LAN through the APs to the notebook computers. In
this way, AP 2 plays a role of “AP repeater”.
By WDS, two or more LAN segments can be connected wirelessly. As
illustrated in the below diagram, a pair of wireless LAN-to-LAN bridges is
used to connect two LAN segments. Since the AP is WDS-enabled, it can be
used as a wireless bridge.
y
Specify the MAC address of the AP at the other end of the WDS link.
y
Select the corresponding Enabled check box.
(Note: An AP can have up to 6 WDS links to other APs or wireless bridges.)
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