Configuring NP731 in WDS mode
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Extending the WDS
It is possible to extend the WDS past its normal range by linking two Repeaters together while still using only one Access
Point (AP). In this case data will travel to/from the final Repeater via another repeater and not directly to/through only the
AP.
In the scenario illustrated in the diagram Repeater Device 4 is out of WiFi range from the AP and Device 4 will access it via
Repeater Device 2.
The following steps outline the changes that are required to configure this extension of the WDS system.
Refer to the first section of this Support Guide (
Configuring NP731s for WDS mode
) for more detailed descriptions of these
pages and settings.
1
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Changes to Configuration of Repeater Device 3
The following parameters in Repeater Device 3 need to be changed and/or copied to Repeater Device 4:
Location
Parameter
New Value
Network Settings
System > Network Interface
IP Address
Netmask
Default Gateway
Primary DNS Server
No change
No change, copy to Repeater Device 4
No change, copy to Repeater Device 4
No change, copy to Repeater Device 4
Operating Mode
System > Operating Mode
Operating Mode
AP Mode
