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Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
It is a wireless access point mode that enables wireless link and communication with
other access point. It is easy to be installed, simply define the peer‟s MAC address of the
connected AP. WDS takes advantages of cost saving and flexibility which no extra
wireless client device is required to bridge between two access points and extending an
existing wired or wireless infrastructure network to create a larger network.
WDS Service: The default setting is Disable. Check Enable radio button to activate this
function.
Note: Only WEP Encryption will work with WDS function.
Peer WDS MAC Address: It is the associated AP‟s MAC Address. It is important that
your peer‟s AP must include your MAC address in order to acknowledge and
communicate with each other.
Please enter the MAC addresses of the Access Points you wish to inter-connect using
the WDS function.
Note: For MAC Address, Semicolon ( : ) or Dash (-) must be included.
Wireless Security
You can disable or enable with WPA, WPA2 or WEP for protecting wireless network. The
default mode of wireless security is Disable.
LevelOne recommends WPA2 for maximum security.