User's Guide

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Chapter 14
Manage the Router
14. 13. 2. 2.4GHz/5GHz WDS
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Bridging feature allows you to extend the wireless
network coverage by bridging with an AP (access point) in local network. The access
point should also support WDS Bridging feature.
1. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to
Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters. Focus on 2.4GHz/5GHz WDS
section.
• To bridge a network by Survey feature:
1. Enable the WDS Bridging feature.
2. Click Survey to scan all available networks and select the network you want to bridge.
The SSID (network name) and MAC Address will be automatically populated. You can
also manually fill in these parameters.
3. Select a
Security type and enter related parameters, which should be the same as
the network to be bridged.
4. Click Save.
Note: You need to enable and configure the WDS Bridging feature for the access point as well.
• To bridge a network manually:
1. Enable the WDS Bridging feature.
2. Enter the SSID (network name) and MAC Address of the network to be bridged .
3. Select a
Security type and enter related parameters, which should be the same as
the network to be bridged.
4. Click
Save.