Edimax BR-6208AC User Manual - Page 68

AP Bridge-WDS

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AP Bridge-WDS: Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel. MAC Address 1 - 4 Set Security Enter the correct MAC address for other access points in WDS mode. Click "Set Security" to open a new window and enter the security settings for WDS (shown below). Click "Save" when finished. Please ensure you setup and save wireless security settings before you click "Set Security" to set WDS security settings. 64

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AP Bridge-WDS:
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together
in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below.
When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to
be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP
server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN
side.
WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses.
All access points should use the same wireless channel.
MAC Address 1 - 4
Enter the correct MAC address for other
access points in WDS mode.
Set Security
Click “Set Security” to open a new window
and enter the security settings for WDS
(shown below). Click “Save” when finished.
Please ensure you setup and save wireless security settings before
you click “Set Security” to set WDS security sett
ings.