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RCA TM580 manual Configuring WDS, Accessing the WDS SpeedTouch configuration

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Chapter 4

SpeedTouch™ Web Interface

4.6.6 Configuring WDS

What is WDS The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows you to extend the range of your wireless network by introducing one or more WDS-enabled devices into your wireless network.

!You can only establish WDS links with WDS enabled devices.

Accessing the WDS page

SpeedTouch™ configuration

To access the WDS pages on the SpeedTouch™:

1On the left menu, click Home Network.

2Under Wireless, click the Access Point you want to configure for WDS.

The Access Points names are of the following format: “WLAN: “ +

Network Name, for example “WLAN: SpeedTouch123456.

3Click Configure.

4Under Pick a task... list, click Configure WDS.

Proceed as follow:

1Under Pick a task..., click Scan for wireless accesspoints.

2The SpeedTouch™ prompts you that all associated stations will loose connectivity for a few seconds. Click OK.

3The SpeedTouch™ lists the results in the Accessible Access Points table.

4Select the Access Point to which you want to establish a WDS connection.

5Click Apply.

6Configure this Access Point with:

The same WEP key if WEP is enabled.

The same fixed channel.

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RCA TM580 manual Configuring WDS, Accessing the WDS SpeedTouch configuration

Contents

SpeedTouch580 Page SpeedTouch 580 Copyright TrademarksDocument Information Contents SpeedTouch Web Interface Software Upgrade UPnP on Windows XP Systems 113 Reset to Factory Defaults 115 About this User’s Guide About this User’s Guide Your SpeedTouch Hardware Specifications Software Features SpeedTouch FeaturesHardware Specifications Software Features Chapter SpeedTouch LED Behaviour Indicator Description Name Colour StateEthernet LEDs Indicator Description Name LED StatusAccess Method Can be used to How to Access your SpeedTouchAccess via the Web Interface Access via CLI Command Line Interface CLIFor more information, see Quote site command on Username Administrator Select All Programs Accessories Command PromptAccess via FTP Open a Command Prompt windowFile Transfer Protocol FTP Command You can use to Common FTP commandsHome/doejohn1$ftp 192.168.1.254 Connected to Remote Assistance Disabling remote accessChapter Menu select Home Network Devices Local Network SetupFor more information, see Device settings on Wired EthernetUSB Supported operating systemsSystem requirements Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears Wireless Ethernet Regulatory Domain Allowed Radio Channels Wireless BasicsAntennas Wireless Security on Connecting First-time Wireless ClientsClick Connect Anyway Wireless Network Connection window appearsWireless device settings Access Control List ACL Wireless SecurityChapter Click Configure Select Allowed on Wlan and click Apply Connecting Additional Wireless ClientsRegistering clients via association button Extending the Range of Your Wireless Network Chapter Internet Connectivity Dial-In Clients See 3.1 SpeedTouch Web Pages on page 37 to proceed SpeedTouch Web Pages Terminating an Internet session Starting an Internet IGD Control AgentSession Control onInternet connection status Terminating an Internet session MS Windows XP BroadBand Connection Prerequisites Configuring a broadband connectionChapter Network and Dial-up connections YourISP Starting a broadband Internet sessionClick Disconnect Terminating a broadband Internet sessionMac OS X PPPoE Dial-in Client On the Apple menu, click System PreferencesClick Apply Now Chapter Introduction SpeedTouch Web InterfaceSpeedTouch DocumentationMenu Language Bar Navigation Bar Notification Area Tasks NavigationCollapsing and expanding the menu MenuSpeedTouch ToolboxLanguage Bar Navigation Bar Notification Area Tasks Home SpeedTouch homeSpeedTouch Broadband Connection Toolbox Home Network SpeedTouch Information Configuration Event Logs UpdateInformation Pick a task... list, click Set up SpeedTouch Easy SetupRestart Accessing the RestartRestarting your SpeedTouch Pick a task... list, click RestartConfiguration Accessing the Backup & Restore Backup & RestoreSaving your current configuration Restoring a previously saved configurationReset to Factory Defaults Event Logs Indicator DescriptionUpdating the SpeedTouch system software UpdateInternet Services Broadband ConnectionBroadband Connection menu Click Check Connectivity Connectivity CheckDSL Connection Internet Services Accessing the Internet Internet Service SettingsService Settings On the Broadband Connection menu click Internet ServicesToolbox URL Username PasswordGame & Application Sharing Defined Games & Applications Accessing the Defined Games & ApplicationsConfigure Under Accessing the Game or Application Definition OverviewGame or Application Definition Adding a Port Translation ruleNew Game or Application Parental Control Block is selected under Action for Unknown Sites Allow is selected under Action for Unknown SitesUnder Content Based Filtering you are able to Click Redirect in the Action listClick Allow in the Action list Web Filtering Activation Accessing this page Proceed as followsWeb Filtering Activation Standard license activation Click StandardIcon Description Content LevelContent level creation Proceed as follows New Content LevelContent level configuration Content level definition Under Pick a task..., click Create a new content levelChapter High FirewallIntrusion Detection Dynamic DNS On the Dynamic DNS page, click ConfigureUser Management Accessing the User Edit Editing a user account Edit UserOn the Toolbox menu, click User Management Change Default User Changing the defaultUser Add User Home Network DevicesInterfaces Devices Device Settings Accessing the device settings OverviewConnection Sharing Server, as described in 4.5.2 Game & Application Sharing on Assign Public IPAccessing the wireless device settings Overview Wireless Device SettingsAccess Point Settings Accessing the AccessPoint settings Allow New Devices Broadcast Network NameEncryption Bits, AlphanumericNew stations are allowed automatically Select WPA-PSK EncryptionNew stations are allowed via registration New stations are not allowedConfiguring WDS Accessing the WDS SpeedTouch configurationUnder Pick a task..., click Scan for wireless accesspoints Interfaces Interface Settings Assigning a new IP address to the SpeedTouchUnder IP Addresses Accessing the Dhcp Pool Dhcp PoolOn the Home Network menu, click Interfaces Dhcp Pool 102 System software upgrades Software UpgradeUpgrade Wizard on Setup CD Introduction Starting the Upgrade WizardSee Upgrade procedure on page 105 to continue 105 System software downgrade 106Troubleshooting SpeedTouch does not work SpeedTouch unreachable General SpeedTouch TroubleshootingLAN LED does not light up Wired Ethernet TroubleshootingNot able to connect wireless clients Wireless Ethernet TroubleshootingUpgrade Troubleshooting 112 Upgrade via Setup CDUPnP on Windows XP Systems Adding IGD Discovery Control 114Hardware reset Software reset Resetting your SpeedTouch116 Page Need more help?