Proxim ORiNOCO AP-700 User Manual
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Performing Advanced Configuration
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Bridging WDS
Each WDS link is mapped to a logical WDS port on the AP. WDS ports behave like Ethernet ports rather than like standard wireless
interfaces: on a BSS port, an Access Point learns by association and from frames; on a WDS or Ethernet port, an Access Point learns from
frames only. When setting up a WDS, keep in mind the following:
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There are separate security settings for clients and WDS links. The same WDS link security mode must be configured (currently we only
support none or WEP) on each Access Point in the WDS and the same WEP key must be configured.
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The WDS link shares the communication bandwidth with the clients. Therefore, while the maximum data rate for the Access Point's cell is
54 Mbits/second (802.11a, 802.11g only, or 802.b/g modes) or 11 Mbits/second (802.11b only mode), client throughput will decrease when
the WDS link is active.
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If there is no partner MAC address configured in the WDS table, the WDS port remains disabled.
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Each WDS port on a single AP should have a unique partner MAC address. Do not enter the same MAC address twice in an AP’s WDS
port list.
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Each Access Point that is a member of the WDS must have the same Channel setting to communicate with each other.
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If your network does not support spanning tree, be careful to avoid creating network loops between APs. For example, creating a WDS
link between two Access Points connected to the same Ethernet network will create a network loop (if spanning tree is disabled). For
more information, refer to the
section.
WDS Setup Procedure
NOTE
You must disable Auto Channel Select to create a WDS. Each Access Point that is a member of the WDS must have the same
Channel setting to communicate with each other.
To setup a wireless backbone follow the steps below for each AP that you wish to include in the Wireless Distribution System.
1. Confirm that Auto Channel Select is disabled.
2. Write down the MAC Address of the radio that you wish to include in the Wireless Distribution System.
3. Click on Configure > Interfaces > Wireless.
4. Scroll down to the Wireless Distribution System heading.
Figure 4-13 WDS Configuration
5. Click the Edit button to update the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Table.