User Documentation
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Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
What is WDS?
• A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows the wireless connection of
access points to one another to form a wireless network (in acc. with IEEE-
802.11 network standard).
• A WDS based wireless network-can comprise a maximum of eight wireless
access points.
• Integrated RSTP technology to prevent data loops (Looping Protection)
• Wireless access points within the wireless network connect via MAC
addresses.
• WDS is a standard technology; however, you should always use devices from
the same manufacturer.
Note: per denition, WDS technology allows only WEP security.
2 Modes of operation
• Wireless bridging: each access point communicates with each AP and
together these form a common network. Client connections are not permitted
(wireless networking of wired networks).
• Wireless repeating: wireless networking of wired networks, WLAN clients can
also connect to the APs.