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The following is a list of good practices with WDS:

1. Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more access points.

2. Setup all access points in the wireless bridge in close proximity before they are deployed to their

proper location.

3. Only one access point in the wireless bridge should be serving DHCP and routing services unless a

routed wired network exists.

Proper Setup:

Please follow the following steps to properly setup WDS.

1. It is recommended that all access points in the bridge are reset to their factory default settings. This

is done by holding the INIT button on the rear of the access point down for 5-10 seconds.

2.Logintotherstaccesspointinthewirelessbridge(thisshouldbetheDHCPserverenabledac-

cess point if there is not already a routed wired network).

3. Click on the ‘Advanced’ button.

4. The wireless settings page will appear. Select the proper settings for the wireless network. Record

all settings on a piece of paper. All settings except for the ESS-ID need to be identical amongst all

access points in the bridge.

(If roaming is desired, then make sure the ESS-ID settings need to be identical as well). Press the ‘Set’

button if any changes are made.

(IftheIPaddresswaschanged,thenreconnectingtotheaccesspointforcongurationwillrequireac

cessing it via its new IP address in a web browser (e.g. http://NEW_IP_ADDRESS).

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