User`s manual
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AP/Bridge AP Client
AP/Bridge WDS STA-AP
AP Client STA-AP
To establish a static bridge link based on WDS, the AP/bridges at both end of
the WDS link must be manually configured with each other’s MAC addresses.
To establish a dynamic bridge link between an AP and an AP Client, both
devices have to be configured with the same SSID and WEP settings. The
AP Client automatically scans for any AP that is using the matched SSID and
establishes a bridge link with the scanned AP.
(Note: Although it’s more convenient to use dynamic bridging, it has a
limitation. The AP Client only can forward TCP/IP packets between its
wireless interface and Ethernet interface and other type of traffic (such as IPX
and AppleTalk) is not forwarded.)
3.4.2 Changing Password
On this page, users can change the user name and password for the right to
modify the configuration of the bridge. The new password must be typed
twice for confirmation.
3.4.3 Managing Firmware
Firmware management operations for the SP915 include firmware upgrade,
configuration backup, configuration restore, and configuration reset. Firmware
upgrade, configuration backup, and configuration restore can be achieved via
HTTP or TFTP. The HTTP-based way is suggested because it’s more user-