Bridge Link Topologies - SMC Networks ElliteConnect 2.4GHz/5GHz Owner's Manual

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Bridge Link Topologies

The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a WIreless Distribution
System (WDS) for bridge connections between BSS areas
(access points). The outdoor wireless bridge uses WDS to
forward traffic on links between units. Up to 16 WDS links can be
specified for a SMC2888W-M unit, which acts as the "Master" in
the wireless bridge network. SMC2888W-S Slave units support
only one WDS link, which must be to the network's master unit.
The SMC2888W-M and SMC2888W-S support WDS bridge links
on either the 5 GHz (802.11a) or 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) bands and
can be used with various external antennas to offer flexible
deployment options.
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Bridge Link Topologies
Seamless Roaming
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