Technicolor - Thomson 605, 620 Configuring WDS, Accessing the WDS page SpeedTouch configuration

Chapter 4

Basic Configuration

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 Office 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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