Linksys LAPAC1750PRO User Manual

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Section 3: Configuring the Access Point
LAPAC1750PRO Access Point Software User Manual
WDS Bridge
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows you to connect multiple Access
Points. With WDS, APs communicate with one another without wires in a
standardized way. This capability is critical in providing a seamless experience
for roaming clients and for managing multiple wireless networks. It can also
simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required.
You can configure the AP in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridge mode
based on the number of links to connect.
In the point-to-point mode, the AP accepts client associations and
communicates with wireless clients and other repeaters. The AP forwards all
traffic meant for the other network over the tunnel that is established between
the APs. The bridge does not add to the hop count. It functions as a simple OSI
layer 2 network device.
In the point-to-multipoint bridge mode, one AP acts as the common link
between multiple APs. In this mode, the central AP accepts client associations
and communicates with the clients and other repeaters. All other APs associate
only with the central AP that forwards the packets to the appropriate wireless
bridge for routing purposes.
The access point can also act as a repeater. In this mode, the AP serves as a
connection between two APs that might be too far apart to be within cell
range. When acting as a repeater, the AP does not have a wired connection
to the LAN and repeats signals by using the wireless connection. No special
configuration is required for the AP to function as a repeater, and there are
no repeater mode settings. Wireless clients can still connect to an AP that is
operating as a repeater.
To specify the details of traffic exchange from this access point to others, click
the Configuration > Wireless > WDS Bridge tab.
Figure 32: WDS Bridge

Linksys LAPAC1750PRO Specifications

General

Modulation	-
VLAN support	Yes
Frequency band	2.4, 5 GHz
Number of users	- user(s)
Channels quantity	- channels
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	1750 Mbit/s
Internal	No
Certification	FCC, CE, IC
Product color	White
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, WEP, WPA, WPA2
Antenna gain level (max)	5.2 dBi
Input current	2 A
AC input voltage	12 V
Power consumption (typical)	24 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	238 mm
Width	247 mm
Height	43.3 mm
Weight	520 g