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WDS AP Mode
The device also supports WDS AP mode. This operating mode allows wireless connect to the other device via using WDS
technology.Inthismode,conguretheMACaddressesinbothAccessPointstoenlargethewirelessareabyenabling
WDS Link settings. WDS supports up to four (4) AP MAC addresses.
WDS Bridge Mode
InWDSBridgeMode,thedevicecan wirelessly connect different LANs by conguring the MAC address and security
settings of each device. Use this mode when two wired LANs located a small distance apart want to communicate with
each other. The best solution is to use the device to wirelessly connect two wired LANs, as shown in the following
diagram.
WDS Bridge Mode can establish up to four WDS links, creating a star-like network.
Note: WDS Bridge Mode does not act as an Access Point. Access Points linked by WDS are using the same frequency
channel. More Access Points connected together may lower throughput.