CHAPTER 2 Network Planning
Wireless Bridge
Figure 5: Operating as an Access Point
Server
(IP: 192.168.2.x)
Desktop PC
(IP: 192.168.2.x)
LAN Switch
Notebook PC |
|
(IP: 192.168.2.x) | Wireless AP/Router |
WIRELESS BRIDGE
The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The Wireless Broadband Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.
Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Wireless 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 6: Operating as a Wireless Bridge
Internet
Service
Provider
Cable/DSL
Modem
| Gateway Router |
Gateway Router | (Bridge Mode) |
| |
(Gateway Mode) |
|
| Desktop PCs |
| Desktop PCs |
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