Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W760 Series User Manual

Configuring with Web Based Management
5.6 "Interfaces" menu
SCALANCE W760/W720 to IEEE 802.11n Web Based Management
184 Configuration Manual, 11/2014, C79000-G8976-C350-03
5.6.2.7
AP WDS
Communication between access points
In normal operation, the access point is used as an interface to a network and communicates
with clients. There are, however, situations in which several access points need to
communicate with each other, for example to extend wireless coverage or to set up a
wireless backbone. This mode is possible with WDS (Wireless Distributed System).
Note
This tab is available only in acc
ess point mode.
Description
The table has the following columns:
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Radio
Shows the available WLAN interfaces in this column.
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Port
Shows the port.
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Port enabeld
Enables the WDS interface.
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Connection over
Specify the VAP interface via which the WDS connection is established. Both the MAC
address of the VAP as well as security settings (for example WPA2) are used.
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Partner ID Type
Specify the type of WDS communication.
– MAC Address
The MAC address is used. The "Partner WDS ID" input box is grayed out. In "Partner
MAC", enter the MAC address of the WDS partner.
– WDS ID
The WDS ID is used. The "Partner MAC" input box is grayed out. In "Partner WDS
ID", enter the WDS ID of the WDS partner.
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Partner MAC
Enter the MAC address of the WDS partner.
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Partner WDS ID
Enter the WDS ID of the WDS partner.
For the WDS ID, ASCII code 0x20 to 0x7e is used.

Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W760 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMATIC NET SCALANCE W760 Series
Category	Control Unit
Language	English