Wds - Planet Networking & Communication IAP-2000PS User Manual

The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the AP is disabled. Please
make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

4.5.5. WDS

WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a
standardized way. It can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required.
Basically the access points will act as a client and an access point at the same time.
WDS is incompatible with WPA. Both features cannot be used at the same time. A WDS link is bi-directional, so
the AP must know the MAC address of the other AP, and the other AP must have a WDS link back to the AP.
Dynamically assigned and rotated encryption key are not supported in a WDS connection. This means that WPA
and other dynamic key assignment technologies may not be used. Only Static WEP keys may be used in a WDS
connection, including any STAs that are associated with a WDS repeating AP.
Enter the MAC address of the other APs that you want to link to and click enable.
Supports up to 4 point to multipoint WDS links, check Enable WDS and then enable on the MAC addresses.
To create and setup the WDS connection, you must set these APs in the same channel
and set MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and
then enable the WDS.
Users can enable, disable, and configure the WDS function in this page.
User's Manual of IAP-200x Series
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