User`s manual
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2-4-5. AP Bridge-WDS Mode
In this mode, this wireless access point will connect to up to four wireless access points which uses the same
mode, and all wired Ethernet clients of every wireless access points will be connected together. You can use this
mode to connect a network to other networks which is physically isolated.
When you use this mode, this access point is still able to accept wireless clients.
When you select ‘AP Bridge-WDS’, the following options will be displayed:
Here are descriptions of every setup item:
Band Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll
be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.
• If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the
wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to
this access point.
• If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using 802.11b and 802.11g band
will be able to connect to this access point.
• If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11 Draft-N clients to connect to this
access point, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).
MAIN ESSID Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can
input up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
Multiple ESSID The access point supports multiple SSID function; up to four SSIDs can be set. If you want
to configure additional SSIDs, please click this button. For detailed descriptions of the
function, please refer to Section 2-4-1-1.
Channel Number Please select a channel number you wish to use. The channel number must be same with
another wireless access point you wish to connect