TP-Link manual 5.4.2 WPS, Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

Enable WDS Bridging - Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the router can bridge two or more WLANs. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following parameters as shown in Figure 5-14.Make sure the following settings are correct.

Figure 5-14 WDS Settings

SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the Survey function to select the SSID to join.

MAC Address (to be bridged) - The MAC address (BSSID) of the AP your router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the Survey function to select the MAC address (BSSID) to join.

Survey - Click this button, you can search the APs that run in all channels.

Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration.

WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the index of the WEP key.

Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.

Password - If the AP your router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill the password in this blank.

5.4.2WPS

Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→WPS”, you can see the screen as shown in Figure 5-15.This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.

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