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Chapter 20: Wireless Distribution System
Configuring WDS Settings
Local Address Indicates the Media Access Control (MAC) addresses for this access point.
A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardware address for any device that represents an interface
to the network. The MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer. You cannot change the MAC
address. It is provided here for informational purposes as a unique identifier for the access point
or interface.
One-Radio AP:
On a one-radio access point, a single MAC address is shown at the top of the WDS settings page.
The address shown for the one-radio AP is the MAC address for that radio AP. This is the address by
which the AP is known externally to other networks.
Two-Radio AP:
For each WDS link on a two-radio AP, the Local Address reflects the MAC address for the internal
interface on the selected radio (Radio One on
WLAN0 or Radio Two WLAN1 ).
Remote Address Specify the MAC address of the destination access point; that is, the access point to which data will be
sent or “handed-off” and from which data will be received (in other words, the AP to which you are cre-
ating the WDS bridge).
Click the arrow to the right of the Remote Address field to see a list of all the available MAC Addresses
and their associated SSIDs on the network. Select the appropriate MAC address from the list.
Note: The SSID displayed in the drop-down list is simply to help you identify the correct
MAC Address for the destination access point. This SSID is a separate SSID to that
which you set for the WDS link. The two do not (and should not) be the same value
or name.
Field Description
Table 20.4 Destination Access Point Settings