User's Manual

Using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) will allow

a network administrator or installer to connect to

Access Points wirelessly. Doing so will extend the wired

infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or

inefcienttoimplement.

Note: Compatibility between different brands and

models of Access Points is not guaranteed. It is

recommended that the WDS network be created using

thesamemodelsformaximumcompatibility.

Also Note: All Access Points in the WDS network must

use the same Channel and Security settings.

TocreateaWDSnetwork,pleaseentertheMACaddresses

of the Access Points that you want included in the WDS.

TherecanbeamaximumoffourAccessPoints.

Note: Only applicable in WDS AP and WDS Bridge modes.

2.4 GHz/5 GHz WDS Link Settings

Security: Select None or AES from the drop-down list.

AES Passphrase: Enter the Key Values you wish to use.

Other AP(s) must use the same key to establish WDS link.

MAC Address: Enter the Access Point’s MAC address to

whichyouwanttoextendthewirelessarea.

Mode:SelectDisable or Enable from the drop-down list.

Save: Click Savetoconrmthechanges.

WDS Link Settings