D-Link DAP-1160 manual Bridge with AP Mode Settings, Channel scan, WDS Security

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Bridge with AP Mode Settings

Section 3 - Configuration

Bridge with AP Mode Settings

In Bridge with AP mode, the DAP1160 wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP. Bridge allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way. It can also simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required. Basically the access points will act as a client and an access point at the same time.

Wireless Network The Wireless Network Name is a unique name that Name (also called identifies a network. All devices on a network must the SSID): share the same wireless network name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the wireless network name from the default setting, input your new wireless network name in

this field.

Site Survey: This option is unavailable in Bridge with AP mode.

Wireless Channel: Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network.

Enable Hidden Select Enable if you do not want the SSID to be Wireless: broadcast by the DAP-1160. This prevents the SSID from being seen by Site Survey utilities, so any wireless clients will have to be pre-configured with the SSID of the DAP-1160 in order to connect to it.

Enable Auto This option is unavailable in Bridge mode.

Channel scan:

Wireless Security Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, WPA2 or WPA2-Auto.See p.34 for a detailed explanation Mode: of the wireless security options.

WDS Security:

Remote AP Mac : Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. None: Select None Encryption to across the network.

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