Buffalo Technology WLA2-G54 user manual Wireless Bridge WDS, Wireless LAN Computer Limitation

Models: WLA2-G54

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4.1.4 Wireless LAN Computer Limitation

4.1.4 Wireless LAN Computer Limitation

This option limits the PCs allowed a wireless connection to the AirStation. It is used to control the wireless connections to the AirStation.

Wireless PC’s Connection - Select Limit to restrict the connection and Do not Limit for open access. Register your client PC’s MAC address before selecting Set.

Register for allowable PC’s MAC address - MAC access restriction set up in LAN. Input the MAC addresses that to be allowed to com- municate.

MAC address list - Display a table list of all MAC addresses.

4.1.5 Wireless Bridge (WDS)

Wireless Distribution System allows the wireless connection of access points to extend a wiredor wireless infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or too expensive to implement.

Wireless bridge (WDS) function: Select Enable to allow WDS mode between AirStations or Disable to block communication between AirStations.

Wireless bridge (WDS)dedicated mode: Select Enable to disable wireless PCs from communicating with the AirStation.

„Note: Both AirStations must support WDS to communicate with each other.WDS process must be repeated with other bridge access points. Example:AP1 MAC Address is entered into AP2; AP2 MAC Address is entered into AP1;

Add AirStation (MAC Address): Allows administrator to register the wireless MAC address of AirStations for (WDS) point-to-point or

point-to multipoint communication between AirStations.The MAC address to enter is found in the Management section, under System Information/ Wireless MAC address section.The WDS function must be set to Enable.The MAC address is 12 characters long.

Enter the Wireless MAC address in the form of two characters separated by a colon and click Add. Up to six sets may be registered.

Connected AirStation (Display/Delete):

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