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Chapter 3: Configuration
3-9
TR-6000 Series
Tranzeo Wireless Technologies
WDS (AP only)
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a modification to the 802.11 stan-
dards that allows access points to communicate directly with each other. WDS
allows users to spread out coverage to a larger area without the need for a
backhaul link. The tradeoff is that overall throughput is greatly affected for all
users of the access points linked.
WDS is not recommended for use with large numbers of clients or when
throughput needs to be maximized. In both cases, a dedicated PxP link should be
used. However, in areas of low density, WDS can allow an ISP to extend coverage
into an area at very low cost.
To set up WDS:
1. Select Enabled to activate WDS and click Apply.
2. Go to the Administrative Settings window and change the settings to
Defaults.
3. Go to the Wireless Settings window and set the same Channels for both
access points.
4. In the WDS settings window, enter the Mac address of the peer. Do not
insert colons or commas.
5. Click Apply.
Note
:
WDS links don‘t appear in the Station List or Performance windows. To
monitor the link‘s strength and performance, use PxP mode.
Throughput is cut by 50% per link.
WDS does not support WPA encryption.
All links need to be on the same channel.