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WDS
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the 
range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows the 
Barricade to establish a direct link to other wireless base stations and 
allows clients to roam freely within the area covered by the WDS.
Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
Parameter Description
SSID The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your 
wireless network. The SSID must be the same on 
the Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
Channel This device supports the following modes 11g only, 
11b only, 11b/g mixed mode, Super G-Dynamic 
Turbo and Super G-Static Turbo.
MAC Address The media access control address (MAC address) is 
a unique identifier attached to each wireless base 
station.
Security Displays the security mechanism in use.
Enable WDS Enables the WDS feature. When enabled, up to 4 
WDS links can be set by specifying their Wireless 
MAC addresses in the MAC address table. Make 
sure the same channel is in use on all devices. 
(Default: Disable)