Secure Computing SG300 User Manual page 90

There are two common scenarios for WDS: bridging or repeating. WDS bridging is when
an Access Point allows wireless clients to connect, and forwards packets from these
clients to another Access Point. This is used to connect two wired Ethernet connections
via a wireless link. WDS repeating is when an Access Point allows wireless clients to
connect, and forwards packets from these clients to another Access Point. This is used
to extend the wireless coverage without requiring the additional Access Points to be
connected to the Wired Ethernet connection.
Use the following procedure to configure WDS bridging:
1. Configure the wireless settings on the Access Point tab as normal.
2. Select the WDS tab.
3. Set Mode to Automatic.
4. Click Add and enter the MAC of the peer Access Point.
5. Click the Connections tab, create a new Bridge. Select both the LAN interface
and the WDS interface to be on the bridge.
6. Leave the Wireless port unconfigured.
7. Configure the peer Access Point in a similar manner.
Use the following procedure to configure WDS repeating:
1. Configure the wireless settings on the Access Point tab as normal.
2. Select the WDS tab.
3. Set Mode to Automatic.
4. Click Add and enter the MAC of the main Access Point.
5. Click the Connections tab, create a new Bridge. Select both the Wireless
interface and the WDS interface to be on the bridge.
6. Configure the main Access Point in a similar manner; however, it will typically
include the LAN interface on the bridge.
Use the following procedure to configure WDS bridging and repeating:
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