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Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
The NTC-40WV supports the configuration of a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). WDS allows you to expand your wireless
network with multiple access points. There are two WDS modes available: Bridge Mode and Repeater Mode.
In Bridge mode, the WDS access points communicate with each other but do not communicate with wireless clients. Bridge mode
is best used in situations where the client machines connect via Ethernet cable. In Repeater mode, the WDS access points
communicate with each other and with wireless clients.
Below is an example of how to configure two NTC-40WV routers to use the Repeater mode WDS feature. In this example, Access
Point 1 is connected to a mobile broadband network and Access Point 2 and its clients will connect to the internet through Access
Point 1.
Access Point 1 – Mobile Broadband Connected
1.
Establish a Mobile Broadband connection with Access Point 1:
Figure 28 - WDS - Access Point 1 Status
2.
Configure the LAN IP Address of Access Point 1. In this example, it is set to the default address of 192.168.1.1:
Figure 29 - WDS - Access Point 1 LAN IP Setup