Figure 7. WiFi repeating scenario with a point-to-point configuration
To use the WiFi repeating function, you cannot use the auto channel feature for the AP,
the SSID broadcast must be enabled, and you cannot use WPA and WPA2 Enterprise
security.
For WiFi repeating, you must set up a WiFi base station and a WiFi repeater:
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WiFi base station. The AP functions as the parent access point that bridges traffic
to and from the child repeater access point. The base station also handles local WiFi
and wired computers. To configure this mode, you must know the MAC address of
the child repeater access point. Often, the MAC address is on the product label.
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WiFi repeater. The AP sends all traffic from its local WiFi or wired computers to a
remote access point. To configure this mode, you must know the MAC address of
the remote parent access point.
By default, the AP functions in dual-band concurrent mode. If you enable the WiFi
repeater in either radio band, the WiFi base station or WiFi repeater cannot be enabled
in the other radio band. However, if you enable the WiFi base station in either radio
band and use the other radio band for either client access or as a WiFi base station,
dual-band concurrent mode is not affected.
Before you can set up a WiFi network with WDS, both access points must meet the
following conditions:
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Use the same WiFi channel and WiFi security settings.
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Be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all of the access point LAN IP addresses are
in the same network.
User Manual77Manage the Advanced WiFi
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802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104
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