Web: Configuring Wds Parameters - HP 530 Management Manual

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I m p o r t a n t
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
STP is supported with WDS to manage loops that might be formed in the
network through configuration of multiple WDS links. Enabling STP is recom-
mended whenever you configure WDS links, unless you are assured that
network loops cannot occur in your WDS configuration.
When using WDS, be sure to configure WDS settings identical for both access
points participating in a WDS link.
The security option for a WDS link is determined by the security option
configured for WLAN 1 and is limited to a specific set of choices. See
lishing Security" on page 7-16.
Both access points participating in the WDS link must be on the same radio
channel and must use the same IEEE 802.11(802.11a/b/g) mode.

Web: Configuring WDS Parameters

The WDS screen, shown in Figure 8-6, enables you to modify the following
wireless parameters:
■ Spanning Tree Protocol Status: Enables/disables STP capabilities on
the access point. (The default is Enabled.)
Link (1–6): Enables/disables WDS link (1–6) capabilities on the access
■
point. You can set up to six links on the access point. (The default is
Disabled.) When a link is enabled, the following parameters are enabled
for that link:
• Radio: Selects a radio for the WDS link. (The default is Radio 2.)
• Local Address: Populates the local MAC address for the access
point.
• Remote Address: Enters remote MAC address or selects MAC
address from drop-down (if AP detection is enabled).
• Security Mode: Displays preconfigured security mode based on the
configured WLAN 1 security. See
.
on page 7-17
Depending on the type of WLAN security selected, the following
parameters are enabled:
WDS WEP Security (see Figure 8-7)
– WEP: Enables/disables WEP security for the WDS link. If
enabled, the key length, type, and characters are defaulted for the
WDS screen.
– Key Length: Establishes length of the key as either 64 bits or 128
bits.
Special Features
"WLAN 1 and WDS Security Configuration"
"Estab-
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