WDS and Spanning Tree Settings
Figure 25 WDS and Spanning Tree Settings
WDS Bridge – Up to six WDS bridge or repeater links (MAC addresses) per radio interface can be specified for each unit in the wireless bridge network. One unit only must be configured as the “root bridge” in the wireless network. The root bridge is the unit connected to the main core of the wired LAN. Other bridges need to specify one “Parent” link to the root bridge or to a bridge connected to the root bridge. The other five WDS links are available as “Child” links to other bridges.
Bridge Role – Each radio interface can be set to operate in one of the following four modes: (Default: AP)
•AP (Access Point): Operates as an access point for wireless clients, providing connectivity to a wired LAN.
•Bridge: Operates as a bridge to other access points. The “Parent” link to the root bridge must be configured. Up to five other ”Child” links are available to other bridges.
•Repeater: Operates as a wireless repeater, extending the range for remote wireless clients and connecting them to the root bridge. The “Parent” link to the root bridge must be configured. In this mode, traffic is not forwarded to the Ethernet port from the radio interface.