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Figure 5: Operating as an Access Point
WIRELESS BRIDGE
The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
for bridge connections between access points. The Wireless Broadband
Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.
Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Wireless Broadband Router.
The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the
wireless network. Either a repeater function that extends the range of the
wireless network, or a bridge function that connects a remote LAN segment
to an Internet connection.
Figure 6: Operating as a Wireless Bridge
Server
(IP: 192.168.2.x)
Desktop PC
(IP: 192.168.2.x)
LAN Switch
Notebook PC
(IP: 192.168.2.x)
Wireless AP/Router
Desktop PCs
Desktop PCs
Cable/DSL
Modem
Gateway Router
(Bridge Mode)
WDS Link
Internet
Service
Provider
Gateway Router
(Gateway Mode)
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