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ALL02880ND User’s Manual
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4.4 WDS Bridge Mode
In WDS Bridge Mode, the ALL02880ND can wirelessly connect different LANs by
configuring the MAC address and security settings of each ALL02880ND device. Use
this mode when two wired LANs located a small distance apart want to communicate
with each other. The best solution is to use the ALL02880ND to wirelessly connect two
wired LANs, as shown in the following figure. WDS Bridge Mode can establish four
WDS links, creating a star-like network.
Note: WDS Bridge Mode does not act as an Access Point. Access Points linked by WDS are using
the same frequency channel. More Access Points connected together may lower throughput. This
configuration can be susceptible to generate endless network loops in your network, so it is
recommended to enable the Spanning Tree setting (see 6.3 Spanning Tree Setting, below) to
prevent this from happening.
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