D-Link DSL-G624T User Manual page 88

WDS Mode
Bridge Mode
Repeater Mode
Crude Mode
Consider using a separate IP domain or VLAN for the Wireless LAN, especially when
using WDS. Wireless throughput can be severely affected by broadcasts (ARP
Note
requests) from the Ethernet when using WDS.
DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide
Parameters
In bridge mode, the access point communicates only with other access
points. No wireless clients can associate with an access point in bridge
mode. In bridge mode, the access point has the option of acting as a
Root (click the Activate as Root box to enable). In Root mode the AP
becomes a primary link for the Wireless LAN to the Ethernet and
Internet. As the Root access point, there cannot be a wireless Uplink
through the AP. Only wireless Downlinks may be designated. To
designate a Downlink, enable up to 4 downlinks (Downlink 1 – 4) and
type the MAC address of the AP used for downlink in the space
provided. Use Bridge mode if you are using the access point to connect
to a distant Ethernet LAN.
In repeater mode the access point can communicate with other access
points and wireless clients. Note that repeater mode will limit the
amount of throughput of wireless clients to the Ethernet. As with bridge
mode, repeater mode allows the AP to function as the Root.
Crude Mode is recommended for wireless LANs using multiple vendors
wireless chip solutions. If wireless stations are using TI chips, use
Bridge or Repeater modes.
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