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• Both access points must use the same WiFi channel and WiFi security settings.
• Both access points must be on the same LAN IP subnet.That is, all of the access point LAN IP addresses
are in the same network.
• All LAN devices (wired and WiFi computers) are configured to operate in the same LAN network address
range as the access points.
If you are using the access point as the base station with a non-NETGEAR access
point as a repeater, you might need to change more configuration settings. In particular,
you might need to disable the DHCP server function on the non-NETGEAR access
point that is the repeater.
Note
CAUTION:
If you set up a WiFi bridge between two PoE access points, each of which is connected
to a PoE switch with a network connection, you might be creating a loop and
connectivity problems might occur. In such a situation, use a power adapter for the
WiFi repeater (slave) so that you do not need to connect it to a PoE switch.
To set up a WiFi bridge between two access points:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or to
the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the access point user name and password.
The default user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you
logged in.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard page displays.
4. Select Management > Configuration > Wireless > Wireless Bridge.
The page that displays lets you select a WDS profile (WDS 1, WDS 2, WDS 3, or WDS 4).
5. Click the > button to the left of a WDS profile.
The WDS profile page displays.
6. Select the Band 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio button.
Your selection determines the radio band on which the WDS is established. For countries that do not
support dual-band operation, you cannot select the radio.
7. Select the VAP Enable radio button.
Manage the Advanced WiFi and Radio Features
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