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4. Web Management-Wireless and WAN Settings

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4.3 WDS Settings

Operation Mode -> Setup -> WDS Settings

WDS Bridge mode can make Point-to-Point and Multi-Point connections. Because of its

faster performance, it is frequently used to build point-to-point bridge connection and

backbone networks. In a WDS network, each node can have up to 4 connections.

However, the total number of devices in a WDS network should not exceed 8. Currently,

the WDS Bridge mode can only use WEP encryptions policy.

TIPS: For step-by-step instructions on how to build a WDS bridge network, please be

sure to read through Chapter 9: WDS Bridge Example for details.

In this section, we will talk about the WDS Settings which is available only in WDS Bridge

(Pure MAC) mode. WDS Bridges are using BSSID (AP’s Wireless MAC address) to

authenticate each other. Therefore, it is necessary to know the remote Bridge’s wireless

MAC addresses. You can always do a “Site Survey” to find out the MAC Addresses.

When you click on WDS settings, the following screen will appear: