Chapter 4 Configuration
WDS
WDS bridging allows communication between AirStations.
Parameter
WDS
Specify Master/Slave
Meaning
Check to use WDS bridging.
Define this AirStation's role in a WDS bridge.
Master
This AirStation will be the master in a WDS bridge. It will have the
Internet connection, and other AirStations in the bridge will be
connected through this AirStation.
Slave
Slave AirStations are connected to the master AirStation.
Auto
Automatically switches between Master and Slave modes
depending on the surrounding network.
If an AirStation works as a router, it will automatically be set as a
master.
If the AirStation works as a bridge and a DHCP server exists
in the network, it will automatically be set as a master . If the
AirStation works as a bridge and no DHCP server is available, it
will automatically be set as a slave.
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