Configuring Wds - THOMSON SpeedTouch 605 User Manual

4.6.6 Configuring WDS

What is WDS
Accessing the WDS
page
SpeedTouch™
configuration
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The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows you to extend the range of your
wireless network by introducing one or more WDS-enabled devices into your wireless
network.
! You can only establish WDS links with WDS enabled devices.
To access the WDS pages on the SpeedTouch™:
On the left menu, click Office Network.
1
Under Wireless, click the Access Point you want to configure for WDS.
2
The Access Points names are of the following format: "WLAN: " +
Network Name, for example "WLAN: SpeedTouch123456.
Click Configure.
3
Under Pick a task... list, click Configure WDS.
4
Proceed as follow:
Under Pick a task..., click Scan for wireless accesspoints.
1
The SpeedTouch™ prompts you that all associated stations will loose
2
connectivity for a few seconds. Click OK.
The SpeedTouch™ lists the results in the Accessible Access Points table.
3
Select the Access Point to which you want to establish a WDS connection.
4
Click Apply.
5
Configure this Access Point with:
6
The same WEP key if WEP is enabled.
The same fixed channel.
Chapter 4
Basic Configuration
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