AirLive WH-5400CPE-ESD - Manual (Page 35)

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Wireless Configuration – WDS Mode (P2P & P2MP)
Due to built-in internal directional patch antenna, WDS does not apply in
WH-5400CPE. This operation option is reserved for future application.
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) operation as defined by the IEEE802.11
standard has been made available. In IEEE 802.11 terminology a "Distribution
System" is system that Interconnects, so-called, Basic Service Sets (BSS). A
BSS is best compared to a "Cell", driven by a single Access Point (one of those
circles in the diagram below). So a "Distribution System" connects cells in order
to build a premise wide network which allows users of mobile equipment to
roam and stay connected to the available network resources.
WDS is used for wirelessly connect Access Points, and in doing so extend a
wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to
implement. (Be sure you understand the purpose of WDS mode before proceed
configuration.)
The WDS mode is coexisting with Access Point mode in this AP, therefore, you
can support regular wireless stations and WDS link at the same time. In the
“WDS Settings page”, click the “Enable WDS” check box and switch the
“Mode” to “Enable”. Then you are able to fill in MAC Address of each WDS
link.