User guide

Configuring Network Settings
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• Wireless Distribution System (WDS) links
In wireless Safe@Office models, you can extend the primary WLAN's coverage area,
by creating a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS is a system of access
points that communicate with each other wirelessly, without any need for a wired
backbone. WDS is usually used together with bridge mode to connect the networks
behind the access points.
To create a WDS, you must add WDS links between the desired access points. For
example, if your business extends across a large area, and a single access point does
not provide sufficient coverage, then you can add a second access point and create a
WDS link between the two access points.
To use WDS links, you must enable the primary WLAN network.
For more information on WDS links, see Overview on page 305.
In Safe@Office models with unlimited nodes, you can define up to 64 VLAN networks
(port-based, tag-based, VAP, and WDS links combined), while in other models, you can
define up to ten VLAN networks. In wireless models, up to three of the VLAN networks
can be VAPs, and up to seven of the VLAN networks can be WDS links. For information
on counting VAPs and WDS links, see Configuring a Wireless Network on page 305.
For information on the default security policy for VLANs, see Default Security Policy on
page 393.
Adding and Editing VLANs
For information on adding and editing port-based VLANs, see Adding and Editing Port-
Based VLANs on page 220.
For information on adding and editing tag-based VLANs, see Adding and Editing Tag-
Based VLANs on page 222.
For information on adding and editing VAPs, see Configuring Virtual Access Points on
page 333.
For information on adding and editing WDS links, see Configuring WDS Links on page
338.