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Configuring the Wireless Network

Configuring a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

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Configuring a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system that enables the wireless

interconnection of access points in a network. It allows a wireless network to be

expanded using multiple access points without the need for a wired backbone to

link them.

WDS peers are other access points in the network connected in the WDS. All base

stations in a WDS must be configured to use the same radio channel, method of

encryption (none, WEP, or WPA) and encryption keys

To configure a WDS:

STEP 1 Choose W

Wireless

> W

WDS

STEP 2 Check the E

Enable WDS

box to enable WDS in the Cisco RV 120W.

STEP 3 Enter a WPA password for authentication.

STEP 4 Click S

Save

You can manually add WDS peers that can connect to the Cisco RV 120W:

STEP 1 In the WDS Peers Table, click A

Add

STEP 2 Enter the MAC (hardware) address of the WDS peer and click S

Save