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ADSL2+ 4-Port Ethernet USB Wireless-G Router - User Guide
4.6.6 WDS
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. You can configure your router AP as WDS mode using the WDS
page.
Figure 1-63 : WDS
Field Definition/ Description
WDS Mode The following WDS mode are available:
• Bridge: In Bridge mode, the AP basic service set (BSS)
service is enabled.
• Repeater: In Repeater mode, the AP BSS is disabled when
connection to the upper layer AP is established.
• Crude: In Crude mode, the AP BSS is always enabled;
however the links between APs are configured statically and
are not maintained.
• Disabled (Default): WDS inactive.
In both Bridge and Repeater modes, WDS uses management
protocol to establish and maintain links between APs.
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.
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