Configure Wireless Settings
Wireless > WDS Settings
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Settings page allows you to expand the coverage of your wireless network by deploying signal repeaters. Make sure the channel settings are the same for all WDS enabled devices.
Select the WDS Settings tab to open the Wireless WDS Settings page. Use this page to configure the WDS settings.
Wireless WDS Settings Page Description
Use the descriptions and instructions in the following table to configure the wireless distribution system settings for your residential gateway. After you make your selections, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel.
Section | Field Description |
WDS | WDS MAC Address |
| Displays the WDS MAC Address (or BSSID) of your gateway access point |
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| Allow Wireless Signal To Be Repeated by a Repeater |
| Check this box to allow a wireless client to connect to a repeater and route |
| traffic between the wireless client and a repeater. A maximum of 3 |
| repeaters are allowed. |
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| Remote Access Point's MAC Address (MAC 1 through 3) |
| Use the three fields (MAC 1, 2, and 3) to enter the MAC address of the |
| repeaters |
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