Wireless Repeating (Also Called Wds) - NETGEAR JWNR2000v2 User Manual

NETGEAR N300 Wireless Router JWNR2000v2 User Manual
networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly,
then it might be necessary to increase this value.
UPnP Portmap Table. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each
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UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and
External) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type
of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address.
Click Apply to save your settings.
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Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)

The router can be used with a wireless access point (AP) to build large bridged wireless
networks. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
WARNING!
If you use the wireless repeating function, your options for
wireless security are limited to None or WEP. For more
information about wireless security, see
page
The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario:
Figure 1. Wireless repeating example
To set up a wireless network using WDS,
Both APs must use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode.
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Both APs must be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the access point LAN IP
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addresses are in the same network.
All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) must be configured to operate in the
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same LAN network address range as the APs.
If you make changes in the Wireless Settings screen, click Apply so that they take effect.
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Base Station AP
Wireless Settings
Repeater AP
t he following conditions must be met for both APs:
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