Installation guide

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ORiNOCO® 802.11n Access Points - Software Management Guide 157
Q. What should I do if the WDS link is not getting established?
• Make sure the operational mode and frequency configured is same for both the devices
• Check whether the peer MAC address added is correct.
• Configure valid and same security settings and keys on both the devices.
• Both the devices should be within the vicinity.
• Check the VAP type configuration on both devices. (One should be WDS-END-A and the other should be WDS-END-B
or both should be set to WDS-Legacy in case of a legacy WDS link)
Q. At what rate, is the multicast traffic transmitted from a VAP enabled in WDS mode?
Multicast traffic is transmitted at a unicast rate upto 300Mbps, over the WDS-11n link.
Q. How to establish a WDS link, by using both the radios simultaneously? (Applicable only for a dual-radio
device)
Below setup illustrates how to establish a WDS link, by using both the radios.
Radio1 <- AP1 -> Radio2
(WDS-ENDA) / \ (WDS-ENDA)
1st VAP / \ 1st VAP
/ \
5GHz link / \ 2.4GHz link
/ \
(WDS-ENDB) AP2 AP3 (WDS-ENDB)
1st VAP 1st VAP
Here, based on the channel bandwidth supported, a 5GHz and a 2.4GHz WDS links are established on both Radio 1 and
Radio 2 of AP1, simultaneously.
Q. Do I need to configure only the corresponding VAPs at both the radios, to establish a WDS link?
No, it is not necessary that you use only the corresponding VAPs to form a WDS link. For example, you can use VAP 1 at AP1
and VAP 8 at AP2, to establish a WDS link. Add the peer MAC address of VAP 8 in AP1 and add the peer MAC address of
VAP 1 in AP2.
Q. Can I form a WDS link between an AP-400/7000 device and an AP-800/8000/8100 device?
Yes. You need to configure a 11a or 11g operational mode (WDS-Legacy mode) on the AP-800/8000/8100 device to
establish a WDS link with AP-400/7000 device.