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Wireless 802.11 Bridging Page

This page allows you to configure the WDS features.

Field Descriptions for the Wireless 802.11 Bridging Page

Field

Description

 

 

Wireless Bridging

Enables or disables wireless bridging.

 

 

Remote Bridges

Table of remote bridge MAC addresses authorized to establish a

 

wireless bridge. Up to four remote bridges may be connected.

 

Typically, you will also have to enter your AP’s MAC address on

 

the remote bridge.

 

 

Setting UpYour Wireless LAN

You can use the SBG901 as an access point for a wireless LAN (WLAN) without changing its default settings.

To enable security for your WLAN, you can do the following on the SBG901:

Encrypt wireless LAN transmissions

Restrict wireless LAN access to further prevent unauthorized WLAN intrusions using the Wireless 802.11 Access Control Page

CAUTION: Never provide your SSID, WPA or WEP passphrase, or WEP key to anyone who is not authorized to use your WLAN.

Connect at least one computer to the SBG901 Ethernet port to perform configuration. Do not attempt to configure the SBG901 over a wireless connection.

You need to configure each wireless client (station) to access the SBG901 LAN as described in Installing Wireless Clients.

Another step to improve wireless security is to place wireless components away from windows. This decreases the signal strength outside the intended area.

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