User guide

Working with a Wireless Distribution System
Wireless Bridge Configuration
SCALANCE WLC711
User Guide, V8.11, 07/2012, C79000-G8976-C260-03 11-3
The following figure illustrates the Wireless Repeater configuration:
Figure 11-2 Wireless Repeater Configuration
Note:
You should restrict the number of repeater hops in a Wireless Repeater configuration to three for optimum
performance.
Wireless Bridge Configuration
In Wireless Bridge configuration, the traffic between two Wireless APs that are connected to two
separate wired LAN segments is bridged via WDS link. You may also install a Repeater Wireless
AP between the two Wireless APs connected to two separate LAN segments.
Figure 11-3 Wireless Bridge Configuration
When you are configuring the Wireless Bridge configuration, you must specify on the user
interface that the Satellite AP is connected to the wired LAN.
Wireless Controller
Root Wireless AP
Repeater Wireless AP
Satellite Wireless AP
Client Devices
Wireless Controller
LAN Segment 1
Root AP
Repeater AP Satellite AP
LAN Segment 2