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5.2.2 Basic Setting
5.2.2.1
Setting Operation Mode
Operation mode interface
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Label
Description
Bridge
This mode provides Static LAN-to-LAN Bridging functionality.
The
static LAN-to-LAN bridging function is supported through Wireless
Distribution System (WDS).
AP
This mode provides Access Point services for other wireless clients.
In either mode, the WAP-5002/WAP-5002P forwards packet between its Ethernet interface and wireless interface for
wired hosts on the Ethernet side, and wireless hosts on the wireless side.
5.2.2.2 Setting
WDS
This type of wireless link is established between two IEEE 802.11 access points. Wireless packets transmitted along
the WDS link comply with the IEEE 802.11 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) format at the link layer.