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Q. How different is WDS-11n mode from WDS-legacy mode, apart from data rate and throughput?
• In WDS-Legacy mode, management frames are not
exchanged during the link establishment. Data is directly
forwarded to the peer MAC address.
• This mode does not support QoS or frame aggregation.
Q. Can I configure the VAP enabled in WDS mode and VAP enabled in AP mode, on the same radio?
Yes. You can configure both the VAP types on same radio. Below is the set up that illustrates configuring both, VAP in WDS
and VAP in AP modes on same radio. You need to create two VAPs on AP2, one for WDS and one for AP mode.
(WDS-ENDA) AP1 ---------- (WDS-ENDB) AP2 (AP VAP)
1st VAP
A WDS link is established between AP1 VAP and AP2 VAPs.
Q. How to establish a WDS link, using both the radios simultaneously? (Applicable only for AP-8000)
Below setup illustrates on how to establish a WDS link, by using both the radios.
Radio1 <- AP1 -> Radio2
(WDS-ENDA) /
1st VAP /
/
5GHz link /
/
(WDS-ENDB) AP2
1st VAP
Here, based on the channel bandwidth supported, a 5GHz and a 2.4GHz WDS links are established on both Radio 1 and
Radio 2 of AP1, simultaneously.
Q. What should I do if the WDS link is not getting established?
• Make sure the operational mode and frequency configured is same for both the devices
• Check whether the peer MAC address added is correct.
• Configure valid and same security settings and keys on both the devices.
• Both the devices should be within the vicinity.
• Check for the VAP type on both devices (One should be WDS-ENDA and other should be WDS-ENDB or both should be
configured in WDS-Legacy, in case of a legacy WDS link)
Q. At what rate, the multicast traffic is transmitted from a VAP enabled in WDS mode?
Multicast traffic is transmitted at a unicast rate upto 300Mbps, over the WDS-11n link.
ORiNOCO® AP-800 and AP-8000 Installation and Management Guide
1st VAP 2nd VAP
\ (WDS-ENDA)
\ 1st VAP
\
\ 2.4GHz link
\
AP3 (WDS-ENDB)
1st VAP
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• In WDS-11n mode, management frames are exchanged
during the link establishment.
• This mode supports QoS, frame aggregation and
11n-MIMO technology.
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