Cerberus ADSL2+ Wi-Fi (P 6331-5)
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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.
WDS Mode
– The following WDS mode are available:
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Bridge – In Bridge mode, the Access Point basic service set (BSS) service is enabled.
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Repeater – In Repeater mode, the Access Point BSS is disabled when connection to the
upper layer Access Point is established
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Crude – In Crude mode, the Access Point BSS is always enabled; however the links
between Router are configured statically and are not maintained.
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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.
Secret
– The 32-character alphanumeric privacy key.
Uplink Connection
– The BSS ID of the upper device in the WDS hierarchy. This uplink
cannot be configured if root is enabled.
Downlink Connection
– The BSS ID of the lower device in the WDS hierarchy connected to
this Access Point. Up to four downlinks can be configured.
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