Wireless Bridge; Figure 7: Operating As A Wireless Bridge; Figure 8: Operating As A Wireless Repeater - Alfa Network AIP-W502 User Manual

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IRELESS RIDGE
The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
for bridge connections between access points. The Mini Broadband Router
can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.
Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Mini Broadband Router.
The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the
wireless network. Either a repeater function that extends the range of the
wireless network, or a bridge function that connects a remote LAN segment
to an Internet connection.

Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Bridge

Internet
Service
Provider
Cable/DSL
Modem
Mini Router
(Router Mode)

Figure 8: Operating as a Wireless Repeater

Internet
Service
Provider
Cable/DSL
Modem
Mini Router
(Router Mode)
Notebook PC
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C 2
HAPTER
Mini Router
(Bridge Mode)
Desktop PC
Mini Router
(Bridge Mode)
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Wireless Bridge

Desktop PC
Notebook PC