WDS Link Settings, MAC Address | EnGenius Technologies ENH500

7.5 WDS Link Settings

WDS Link Settings is used to establish a connection between Access Points without forgoing Access Point functionality. APs with WDS functionality can extend the wireless coverage and allow LANs to communicate with each other.

MAC Address	Enter the Access Point’s MAC address that you would like to
	extend the wireless coverage of into the MAC address filter.

Mode	Select Disable or Enable from the drop down list.

Accept / Cancel	Press Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to return
	previous settings.

Accept does not apply the changes – you must go to Status -> Save / Load to apply the new settings. Please refer to Chapter 4.1 for more information.

The MAC address of the AP that you would like to extend the wireless coverage of must be entered. Not all Access Points supports this feature.

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Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Table of Contents LAN Setup Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Glossary Before you start About This Document Difficult-to-wire environments FeaturesAbility to access real-time information Product Overview Wired LAN backup Wireless extensions of Ethernet networksFrequently altered environments Training and educational facilities Benefits System Requirement Package ContentsHardware Overview LED Understanding the ENH500 LEDs Pre-installation Guidelines InstallationInstalling the ENH500 This completes the installation procedure Wireless Network Modes Access Point Mode Access Point with WDS Function Mode Client Bridge Mode WDS Bridge Mode Client Router Mode Page Configuring Microsoft Windows Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IPPage Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Click the Network Connections icon Configuring Apple Mac OS Logging into the ENH500 Username and Password Save / Load Status Main System Log Wireless Client List Dhcp Client Table Connection Status System Switching the Operation Mode Wireless Settings Wireless Configuration Channel HT Mode Wireless ModeAccept / Cancel Extension Channel Save / Cancel Wireless SecuritySuppressed Ssid Station Separation Prefer Bssid Site SurveyWDS Client Refresh Profile Wireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed modes. It is Mode MAC Address Filled in if an AP in the Site Survey is selected Profile 1 WEP Wireless Security Settings WPA-PSK 3 WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK Mixed 5 WPA 6 WPA2 WPA Mixed Wireless Advanced Settings Aggregation Wireless TrafficShaping ACL Mode Wireless MAC FilterMAC Address Filter Add WDS Link Settings IP Settings LAN Setup Spanning Tree Settings WAN Settings Router SettingsStatic IP Type Internet ConnectionAccount Name Domain Name Internet Connection Type Dhcp Dynamic IPGet Automatically From Use These DNS Servers Secondary DNS servers manually Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. EnGenius recommends PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over EthernetThat it remains in Auto Keep Alive Connect on DemandGet Automatically From ISP Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Username Pptp Server LAN Settings Router Mode VPN Pass Through Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting DMZDMZ Address Administration Management Settings Management Vlan Save / Apply / CancelPort Snmp Settings Firmware Upgrade Backup/Restore Settings Time Settings 10.7 Log Save/Apply / CancelSyslog Log Server IP Address Diagnostics Access Point Network Configuration Examples Properties Select Operation Mode to Client Bridge from System WDS Bridge Change your Local Area Network setting to Obtain an IP Select Operation Mode to Client Router from SystemInternet Service Provider on the WAN Settings Address Automatically To Factory Default in the Management Appendix a TroubleshootingQuestion Answer Contacting Technical Support Channel Tx Avg. Power Optimal dBm Appendix B SpecificationsRx Sensitivity Optimal dBm Environment & Mechanical Appendix C Glossary Access Point ESS ID Passphrase Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp WPA2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Appendix D Statements of Conformity Industry Canada Statement Europe Declaration of Conformity 0560 Slovensky Slovak Suomi Finnish