SMC Networks BARRICADETM N SMCWBR11S-3GN - Manual (Page 28)

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 Mini 3G Broadband
Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.
Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Mini 3G Broadband 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 7: Operating as a Wireless Bridge
Figure 8: Operating as a Wireless Repeater
Desktop PC
Cable/DSL
Modem
Mini Router
(Bridge Mode)
WDS Link
Internet
Service
Provider
Mini Router
(Router Mode)
Desktop PC
Cable/DSL
Modem
Mini Router
(Bridge Mode)
WDS Link
Internet
Service
Provider
Notebook PC
Mini Router
(Router Mode)
Notebook PC