EWS Series User Manual

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Denied Disabled It allows devices with these addresses to associate
with the APs of this Service Zone
Denied Enabled AP does not allow devices with these addresses to
associate with the APs of this Service Zone
7.4 AP Firmware Management
Firmware upgrade matters because much of the software enhancements are released periodically for
enhanced standards / features. The system offers an easy firmware upgrade process from the controller’s
AP management interface, allowing the administrator to upgrade multiple AP devices at once.
1. First add a firmware and select the firmware file at “Devices > Local Area AP Management > Firmware”
and click
Upload
next to the row to store the AP firmware within the Controller.
2. Upgrade the necessary AP’s by going to “Devices > Local Area AP Management > Upgrade”, select the
AP’s you would like to import the version to. When done with the selection, click
Upgrade
at the bottom
of the page.
Noted: Please read through the release note of each AP firmware release to avoid any unexpected
outcome.
7.5 WDS Management
WDS is the acronym for Wireless Distribution System, a function for extending the wireless coverage of
the network with additional APs. The WDS management function helps administrators plan and setup a
"Tree" structure of WDS network with managed APs.
WDS Status
The table shows the added APs in the WDS Tree with Security and Channel settings. More than one WDS