D-Link DWL-7700AP User Manual
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Section 3 - Configuration
In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-7700AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. It can also simplify the
network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. Basically the access points will act as a client and an access point at
the same time.
Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g
WDS with AP is selected from the pull-down
menu.
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated
for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).
The SSID factory default setting is dlink. The SSID
can be easily changed to connect to an existing
wireless network or to establish a new wireless
network.
Wireless Band:
Mode:
SSID:
Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling
this feature broadcasts the SSID across the
network.
The current channel is displayed here. All devices
on the network must share the same channel.
(Note: The wireless adapters will automatically
scan and match the wireless setting.)
This option is unavailable in WDS with AP
mode.
Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your
network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly
connect multiple networks.
SSID Broadcast:
Channel:
Auto Channel Scan:
Remote AP MAC
Address:
WDS with AP
