Mesh topology：
LAN 1 |
LAN 5
WDS #5
WDS #4
LAN 4
WDS #1
WDS #3
LAN3
WDS #2
LAN 2
Device | Entries of WDS AP List | Spanning Tree |
|
| Protocol Required |
WDS1 | The MAC Addresses of WDS2, WDS3, WDS4 and WDS5 | Yes |
WDS2 | The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS3, WDS4 and WDS5 | Yes |
WDS3 | The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS4 and WDS5 | Yes |
WDS4 | The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS3 and WDS5 | Yes |
WDS5 | The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS3 and WDS4 | Yes |
WDS Application
Wireless Repeater
Wireless Repeater can be used to increase the coverage area of another device (Parent AP). Between the Parent AP and the Wireless Repeater, wireless stations can move among the coverage areas of both devices. When you decide to use the WDS as a Repeater, please refer the following instructions for configuration.
zIn AP mode, enable the WDS function.
zYou must set these connected devices with the same radio channel and SSID.
zChoose “WDS+AP” mode.
zUsing the bus or star network topology.
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