Wireless Distribution System; Figure 9-20: Wireless Wds; Figure 9-21: Wds Settings Screen - AudioCodes MP-20x User Manual

9.3.6

Wireless Distribution System

MP-20x supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS), which enables wireless bridging of
access points within its range. Virtual access points are used to interact with MP-20x's
WDS peers, granting LAN users access to remote wireless networks.
To enable WDS:
1. In the Wireless tab's screen, under the section 'Wireless WDS' section, select the
'Enabled' check box; the screen refreshes, displaying additional fields.
2. From the 'Mode' drop-down list, select the WDS mode of operation:
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Restricted: WDS peers must be registered with MP-20x (by MAC addresses).
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Bridge: MP-20x functions as a wireless bridge, merely forwarding traffic between
access points, and does not respond to wireless requests. The WDS peers must
be manually stated and wireless stations cannot connect to MP-20x.
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Repeater: MP-20x acts as a repeater, interconnecting between access points.
WDS peers can be determined by the user ('Restricted' mode) or auto-detected
('Lazy' mode).
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Lazy: automatic detection of WDS peers: when a LAN user searches for a
network, MP-20x attempts to connect to WDS devices in its vicinity.
3. From the 'Encryption Algorithm' drop-down list, select the encryption algorithms
available for encrypting the communication between access points (this is only when
wireless security is enabled).
4. Add a WDS device, by performing the following:
a. In the 'WDS List' table, click the New WDS link; the 'WDS Settings' screen
appears.
b. Select the 'Restrict Peer BSSID' check box, and then enter the MAC address of
the WDS peer with which this virtual access point is to interact.
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Figure 9-20: Wireless WDS

Figure 9-21: WDS Settings Screen

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