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Mesh topology
:
LAN3
LAN 4
LAN 1
LAN 2
LAN 5
WDS #5
WDS #2
WDS #3
WDS #4
WDS #1
Device
Entries of WDS AP List
Spanning Tree
Protocol Required
WDS1
The MAC Addresses of WDS2, WDS3, WDS4 and WDS5
Yes
WDS2
The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS3, WDS4 and WDS5
Yes
WDS3
The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS4 and WDS5
Yes
WDS4
The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS3 and WDS5
Yes
WDS5
The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS3 and WDS4
Yes
WDS Application
Peer to Peer connection
WDS-AP can be used to increase the coverage area of another device
(Parent WDS-AP). Between the Parent WDS-AP and the WDS-AP, Wireless
Stations can move among the coverage areas of both devices. When you
decide to use the WDS function to connect another WDS-AP, please refer
the following instructions for configuration.
z
In AP mode, enable the WDS function.
z
You must set these connected devices with the same radio channel and
SSID.
z
Choose “WDS+AP” mode.
z
Using the bus or star network topology.