Bridge / Repeater Mode Example - ZyXEL Communications NWA-1100 Manual

At the time of writing, WDS security is compatible with other ZyXEL NWA-series access points only.
Refer to your other access point's documentation for details.
Figure 2 Bridge Application
Figure 3 Repeater Application

1.2.2.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode Example

In the example below, when both NWAs are in Bridge mode, they form a WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN 1 to connect to the computers in LAN 2.
Figure 4 Bridging Example
Be careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA. Bridge loops cause
broadcast traffic to circle the network endlessly, resulting in possible throughput degradation and
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