TP-Link TL-WA5210G User Manual page 83

Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be
able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to
LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.
Bridge (Point to Multi-Point) - This mode bridges the AP and up to 6 APs also in bridge
mode to connect two or more wired LANs. Please input the MAC address of other APs in the
field of MAC of AP1 to MAC of AP6. AP function can startup also.
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Here is an example of how to configure multi-point bridging. Please do the following:
1. Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA5210G 2.4GHz High Power Wireless Outdoor
CPEs.
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2. Verify the following parameters for all access points.
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With AP mode: If you select this option, you AP will also support AP mode
when it is in Bridge (Point to Multi-Point) mode.
Figure 5-9 Point to Multi-point Bridge
Because it is in the central location, configure TL-WA5210G (AP1) on LAN
Segment 1 in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of
AP2 and AP3 are required in AP1.
Configure TL-WA5210G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge
mode with the MAC Address of AP1.
Configure the TL-WA5210G (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode
with the MAC Address of AP1.
All TL-WA5210G Access Points use the same Channel, and security
settings if any.
All Point-to-Point APs must have AP1's MAC address in its AP MAC
address field, and AP1 must have all All Point-to-Point APs' MAC
addresses.
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