Milan Technology MIL-W2332G 3.5.1.5 Wireless Distribution System

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3.5.1.5 Wireless Distribution System

LAN

AP 2

Notebook

Computer

AP 1

WDS

Fig. 38. Wireless Distribution System.

Traditionally, access points are connected by Ethernet. By Wireless Distribution System

(WDS), Aps can communicate with one another wirelessly. For example, in Fig. 38, AP

2 acts as an access point for the notebook computers and it forwards packets sent from

the notebook computers to AP 1 through WDS. Then, AP 1 forwards the packets to the

Ethernet LAN. Packets destined for the notebook computers follow a reverse path from

the Ethernet LAN through the Aps to the notebook computers. In this way, AP 2 plays a

role of “AP repeater”.

LAN

Segment 2

LAN

Segment 1

Bridge 1

WDS Link

Bridge 2

Fig. 39. LAN-to-LAN bridging.

By WDS, two or more LAN segments can be connected wirelessly. As illustrated in Fig.

39, a pair of wireless LAN-to-LAN bridges is used to connect two LAN segments. Since

the AP is WDS-enabled, it can be used as a wireless bridge.

NOTE: An AP can have up to 6 WDS links to other Aps or wireless bridges.

Contents

Main Page i Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure Statement R&TTE Compliance Statement Table of Contents Page Page 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview 1.2 Features Page Management 1.3 LED Definitions 2. First-Time Installation and Configuration 2.1 Selecting a Power Supply Method 2.2 Mounting the AP on a Wall 2.3 Preparing for Configuration 2.3.1 Connecting the Managing Computer and the AP 2.3.2 Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Com- puter 2.4 Configuring the AP 2.4.1 Entering the User Name and Password 2.4.2 Step 1: Selecting an Operational Mode AP/Bridge. This mode provides both Access Point and Static LAN-to-LAN Bridging STA-AP. This type of wireless link is established between an IEEE 802.11 Station WDS. This type of wireless link is established between two IEEE 802.11 APs. Wire- 2.4.3 Step 2: Configuring TCP/IP Settings 2.4.4 Step 3: Configuring IEEE 802.11 Settings 2.4.5 Step 4: Reviewing and Applying Settings 2.5 Deploying the AP Page 2.6 Setting up Client Computers 2.6.1 Configuring IEEE 802.11g-Related Settings 2.6.2 Configuring TCP/IP-Related Settings 2.7 Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers 2.7.1 Checking if the IEEE 802.11g-Related Settings Work 2.7.2 Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work Page Page 3.1.1 Menu Structure Home. For going back to the start page. Status. Status information. General. Global operations. TCP/IP. TCP/IP-related settings. Page 3.1.2 Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Commands 3.1.3 Home and Refresh Commands 3.2 Viewing Status 3.2.1 Associated Wireless Clients 3.2.2 Current DHCP Mappings 3.2.3 System Log 3.2.4 Link Monitor 3.3 General Operations 3.3.1 Specifying Operational Mode AP/Bridge. This mode provides both Access Point and Static LAN-to-LAN STA-AP. This type of wireless link is established between an IEEE 802.11 Sta- WDS. This type of wireless link is established between two IEEE 802.11 APs. 3.3.2 Changing Password 3.3.3 Managing Firmware 3.3.3.1 Upgrading Firmware by HTTP 3.3.3.2 Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HTTP 3.3.3.3 Upgrading Firmware by TFTP Page 3.3.3.4 Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by TFTP 3.3.3.5 Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults 3.4 Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings 3.4.1 Addressing 3.4.2 DHCP Server 3.4.2.1 Basic 3.4.2.2 Static DHCP Mappings 3.5 Configuring IEEE 802.11g-Related Settings 3.5.1 Communication 3.5.1.1 Basic 3.5.1.2 Link Integrity 3.5.1.3 Association Control 3.5.1.4 AP Load Balancing 3.5.1.5 Wireless Distribution System LAN Page Page Page Page 3.5.2 Security 3.5.2.1 Basic Page Page 3.5.2.2 MAC-Address-Based Access Control Page 3.5.3 IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS Internet Page 3.6 Configuring Advanced Settings 3.6.1 Packet Filters 3.6.1.1 Ethernet Type Filters 3.6.1.2 IP Protocol Filters 3.6.1.3 TCP/UDP Port Filters 3.6.2 Management 3.6.2.1 UPnP Page 3.6.2.3 SNMP Appendix A: Default Settings Page Appendix B: Troubleshooting B-1: Wireless Settings Problems B-2: TCP/IP Settings Problems B-3: Unknown Problems Appendix C: Additional Information C-1: Firmware Upgrade Using Xmodem Upgrade