ALFA NETWORK AIP-W505 - Manual (Page 25)

C HAPTER 2 | Network Planning
Wireless Bridge
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W IRELESS B RIDGE
The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
for bridge connections between access points. The 11n Router can use
WDS to forward traffic on links between units.
Up to four WDS links can be specified for the 11n Router.
The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the
wireless network. Either a repeater function that extends the range of the
wireless network, or a bridge function that connects a remote LAN segment
to an Internet connection.
Figure 6: Operating as a Wireless Bridge
Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Repeater
Desktop PCs
Desktop PCs
Cable/DSL
Modem
Gateway Router
(Bridge Mode)
WDS Link
Internet
Service
Provider
Gateway Router
(Router Mode)
Cable/DSL
Modem
Gateway Router
(Bridge Mode)
WDS Link
Internet
Service
Provider
Notebook PC
Gateway Router
(Router Mode)
Notebook PC