MST ImPact WAP - 3.5.7 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) settings; 3.5.8 Configuring Asset Tracking and Location Based Services

3.5.7 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) settings
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature allows ImPact network devices to connect wirelessly
where a bre or ethernet connection is not practical. Up to six devices can be congured.
To congure WDS settings:
1.
Click in the WDS Enable check box.
2.
Under WDS Security section, enter the wireless network name (SSID).
3.
Select the Security Mode and enter the authentication details.
4.
Under WDS Ports, enable the required number of ports and the MAC address of each network device
that the device will use WDS to connect to the network.
5.
Click Save Settings.
Note: WDS links always operate as trunk ports with all VLANs passing across the trunk.
3.5.8 Configuring Asset Tracking and Location Based Services
The Tracking conguration screen establishes where AeroScout tag reports are sent as shown below.
An ImPact network device can communicate with an AeroScout Positioning Engine and / or a MST
Tracker Engine. Conguration of the Access Point is not required when communicating with an AeroScout
Positioning Engine as the device conguration is performed via AeroScout server tools.
Wireless Access Point User Manual49Revision B
Conguration Using the Web Interface