User's Manual

C ONFIGURING THE BARRICADE
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WDS
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the
range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows the
BARRICADE to establish a direct link to other wireless base stations and
allows clients to roam freely within the area covered by the WDS. To carry
out a site survey of available wireless base stations, click Scan.
Parameter Description
SSID The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your
wireless network. The SSID must be the same on
the BARRICADE and all of its wireless clients.
Channel This device supports the following modes 11g only,
11b only, 11b/g mixed mode, Super G-Dynamic
Turbo and Super G-Static Turbo.
MAC Address The media access control address (MAC address) is
a unique identifier attached to each wireless base
station.