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Appendix I

WDS explained

The Router’s access point supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to enable

interconnection with other access points through the wireless network. WDS facilitates

roaming between different access points and connectivity to the Ethernet and Internet. WDS

is also used to connect two distant Ethernet LAN groups that may be difficult or impractical

to connect to each other with cable. The access point can perform different functions in the

WDS depending on the mode that is chosen. To use WDS, first select the WDS Mode the

access point will use from the pull-down menu, and configure the available parameters for the

selected mode. See the table below for a description of the different modes and parameters

used to configure the access point.

Wireless Management - WDS menu

When WDS is enabled, the Router’s access point will operate in one of three modes, Bridge,

Repeater or Crude. Use the table below as a guide to how each mode functions in the WDS.

WDS Mode Parameters

Bridge Mode

In bridge mode, the access point communicates only with other access points.

No wireless clients can associate with an access point in bridge mode. In bridge

mode, the access point has the option of acting as a Root (click the Activate

as Root box to enable). In Root mode the AP becomes a primary link for the

Wireless LAN to the Ethernet and Internet. As the Root access point, there

cannot be a wireless Uplink through the AP. Only wireless Downlinks may be

designated. To designate a Downlink, enable up to 4 downlinks (Downlink 1 – 4)

and type the MAC address of the AP used for downlink in the space provided.

Use Bridge mode if you are using the access point to connect to a distant

Ethernet LAN.

Repeater Mode

In repeater mode the access point can communicate with other access points

and wireless clients. Note that repeater mode will limit the amount of throughput

of wireless clients to the Ethernet. As with bridge mode, repeater mode allows

the AP to function as the Root.

Crude Mode

Crude Mode is recommended for wireless LANs using multiple vendors wireless

chip solutions. If wireless stations are using TI chips, use Bridge or Repeater

mode.

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