Compex Systems 802.11N - Manual (Page 34)

Wireless Mode
There are 5 modes available.
Access Point
This mode can be connected to Station mode, and then forwards all the traffic to the
network devices connected to the Ethernet devices of the Station.
Access Point WDS
This mode can be connected to Station WDS mode. Using WDS protocol, it allows a
client or station device to bridge wireless traffic transparently.
Station:
This is a client mode that can be connected to the Access Point mode. It is used to bridge
the wireless connection to an Access Point. It forwards all the traffic to/from the network
devices to the Ethernet interface. This mode translates all the packets that pass through
device to its own MAC address, thus resulting in a lack of transparency.
Station WDS:
WDS is the acronym of Wireless Distribution System. It can be connected to the Access
Point WDS mode. It enables packet forwarding at layer 2 level. Unlike Station mode, it is
fully transparent at layer 2 level.
**Note:- for Station WDS, Access Point WDS, Repeater WDS:
WDS protocol used is not defined as the standard, thus compatibility
issues between equipment from different vendors might arise.
Repeater WDS
This mode consists of a Station WDS and an Access Point WDS mode. The Repeater WDS
must first link up with an Access Point WDS, and then it can link up with a Station WDS. It
acts as an extension to the link and can add more Repeater WDS as necessary.
*Note:- for Repeater WDS:
ESSID must be the same for the Remote AP and the Local AP.
The channels used will follow the Access Point WDS that it first linked up to.