AirLive WHA-5500CPE-NT - Manual (Page 11)

1. Introduction
5 A irLive WHA-5500CPE-NT User’s Manual
1.5.2 Repeater Mode
In Repeater mode, the WHA-5500CPE-NT functions as a repeater that extends the range
of remote wireless LAN. The WHA-5500CPE-NT’s repeater mode is a universal repeater,
not WDS repeater. Because the radio is divided into client + AP mode, the Repeater
mode will have less performance and distance. We recommended using a dual radio
product like Airlive WLA-9000AP or AirMax DUO if you require full performance in this
application. Please see Chapter 10 for step-by-step application example of this operation mode.
1.5.3 WDS Bridge Mode
This mode is also known as “WDS Pure MAC mode”. When configured to operate in the
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Mode, the WHA-5500CPE-NT provides bridging
functions with remote LAN networks in the WDS system . The system will support up to
total of 8 bridges in a WDS network (by daisy chain). However, each bridge can only
associate with maximum of 4 other bridges in the WDS configuration. This mode is best
used when you want to connect LAN networks together wirelessly (for example, between
office and warehouse). If you have more than 2 AP in WDS Bridges mode, please
remember to turn on the “802.1d Spanning Tree” or “STP” option on to avoid network loop.
This mode usually delivers faster performance than infrastructure mode. Please see