Wireless Repeating (Also Called Wds) - NETGEAR RANGEMAX WNR3500L User Manual

RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual

Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)

The WNR3500L 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
Chapter 2, "Safeguarding Your Network."
The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario:
Figure 5-10
To set up a wireless network using WDS,
• Both APs must use the same wireless channel and encryption mode (see
Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on page 2-4
Configure Your Wireless Network" on page
• Both APs must be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses are in the
same network.
• All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) must be configured to operate in the same
LAN network address range as the APs.
Customizing Your Network Settings
Base Station AP
t
he following conditions must be met for both APs:
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