Ruijie RG-WLAN Series

Configuration Guide Configuring WDS
three-address format is changed to a four-address format, with the MAC addresses of AP 2, AP 1, STA 3 and STA 1 filled
(see Figure 2-2). After receiving the frame, AP 1 forwards it to STA 3 and changes the four-address format back to a
three-address format.
Figure 2-2
Transmission Mode
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Address 4
STA 1 -> AP 2
RA = AP 2
TA = STA 1
DA = STA 2
N/A
AP 2 -> STA 2
RA = STA 2
TA = AP 2
SA = STA 1
N/A
AP 2 -> AP 1
RA = AP 1
TA = AP 2
DA = STA 3
SA = STA 1
2.4 Configuration
The WDS encryption function is supported only on AP630-H, AP630 (IDA), and AP630 (IODA) V1.0& AP630 (CD).
Configuration
Description and Command
Configuring WDS Basic
Functions
(Mandatory) It is used to establish WDS bridging.
station-role root-bridge bridge-wlan
Configures a root bridge.
station-role non-root-bridge
Configures a non-root bridge.
parent
Specifies a root bridge for a non-root bridge.
Mandatory if a non-root bridge works in fit AP mode. It is used for WDS
pre-configuration.
wds pre-config
Pre-configures a fit non-root bridge.
(Optional) It is used to configure WDS parameters or enable the bridge coverage.
bridge with-client
Configures bridge coverage.