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 
(Router Mode)
WDS Link
Mini Router
(Bridge Mode)
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
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