SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-N manual Wireless Bridge

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WIRELESS BRIDGE

CHAPTER 2 Network Planning

Wireless Bridge

WIRELESS BRIDGE

The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The Mini Broadband Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.

Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Mini Broadband Router.

The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the wireless network. Either a repeater function that extends the range of the wireless network, or a bridge function that connects a remote LAN segment to an Internet connection.

Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Bridge

Internet

Service

Provider

Cable/DSL

Modem

 

Mini Router

Mini Router

(Bridge Mode)

(Router Mode)

 

Desktop PC

Desktop PC

Figure 8: Operating as a Wireless Repeater

Internet

Service

Provider

Cable/DSL

Modem

Mini Router Manual background

(Router Mode)

WDS Link

Mini Router

(Bridge Mode)

Notebook PC

Notebook PC

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SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-N manual Wireless Bridge