Mbssid; Wireless Distribution System (Wds); Figure 63 Basic Service Set - ZyXEL Communications P-660HN User Manual

Figure 63 Basic Service set

7.9.6 MBSSID

Traditionally, you need to use different APs to configure different Basic Service Sets (BSSs).
As well as the cost of buying extra APs, there is also the possibility of channel interference.
The ZyXEL Device's MBSSID (Multiple Basic Service Set IDentifier) function allows you to
use one access point to provide several BSSs simultaneously. You can then assign varying QoS
priorities and/or security modes to different SSIDs.
Wireless devices can use different BSSIDs to associate with the same AP.
7.9.6.1 Notes on Multiple BSSs
• A maximum of eight BSSs are allowed on one AP simultaneously.
• You must use different keys for different BSSs. If two wireless devices have different
BSSIDs (they are in different BSSs), but have the same keys, they may hear each other's
communications (but not communicate with each other).
• MBSSID should not replace but rather be used in conjunction with 802.1x security.

7.9.7 Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

The ZyXEL Device can act as a wireless network bridge and establish WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) links with other APs. You need to know the MAC addresses of the APs
you want to link to. Once the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection
between devices is made.
At the time of writing, WDS security is compatible with other ZyXEL access points only.
Refer to your other access point's documentation for details.
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