Wds - SMC Networks barricade SMCWBR14-G2 User Manual

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ONFIGURING THE

WDS

The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the
range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows the
Barricade to establish a direct link to other wireless base stations and
allows clients to roam freely within the area covered by the WDS. To carry
out a site survey of available wireless base stations, click Scan.
Parameter
SSID
Channel
MAC Address
Security
Enable WDS
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ARRICADE
Description
The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your
wireless network. The SSID must be the same on
the Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
This device supports the following modes 11g only,
11b only, and 11b/g mixed mode.
The media access control address (MAC address) is
a unique identifier attached to each wireless base
station.
Displays the security mechanism in use.
Enables the WDS feature. When enabled, up to 4
WDS links can be set by specifying their Wireless
MAC addresses in the MAC address table. Make
sure the same channel is in use on all devices.
(Default: Disable)