Buffalo Technology 54MBPS BRIDGE BASE STATION WLA-G54 - Manual (Page 7)

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Bridge/Repeater Mode (WDS)
Simple setup configuration of the AirStation for Bridge/Repeater mode (WDS).
Wireless Signals of the Buffalo Bridge Access Points must overlap in order for
communication to take place. Please consult the online manual or the Buffalo
Support Web Page for advanced information on WDS.
Click Wireless Bridge (WDS)
Enter the Wireless MAC address of the
Buffalo Bridge Access Point you wish to
communicate with.
Click Add.
Click Enable next to Wireless Bridge
function.
Click
Set.
You will have to click Apply when the
next window appears (shown below).
The AirStation will reboot.
Once WDS is enabled and setup
correctly, the MAC address of the
bridged access point will be shown at
the bottom of the screen.
User will need to repeat the process
and enter the Wireless MAC address of
the AirStation Compact Bridge
into the Buffalo Bridge Access Point it
is communicating with.
Base Stations must be on the same
channel to communicate and have the
same WEP keys (if used) in WDS mode.
NOTE: WPA is currently not supported in WDS Mode.
WDS is not supported with third-party bridge access points.