TP-Link AC1900 Archer C9 V2 User Guide - Page 59

Enable WDS Bridging

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Archer C9 AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router TP-LINK_XXXX_5G. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.  Region - The geographic region where the router is being used. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the router can be used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.  Mode - Select the desired mode.  11ac only - Select if you are using 802.11ac wireless clients.  11a/n/ac mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 11n, and 11ac wireless clients. This is the default mode, where all of 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless stations can connect to the router.  Channel Width - Select the channel width from the drop-down list, including Auto, 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz. The default setting is Auto.  Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto, so the router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.  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 5-27. Make sure the following settings are correct. Figure 5-27 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 search function to select the SSID to join. - 48 -

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Archer C9
AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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TP-LINK_XXXX_5G. This value is case-sensitive. For example,
TEST
is NOT the same as
test
.
Region
-
The geographic region where the router is being used.
This field specifies the
region where the wireless function of the router can be used.
It might be illegal to use the
wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.
If your country or region is not
listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
Mode -
Select the desired mode.
11ac only -
Select if you are using 802.11ac wireless clients.
11a/n/ac mixed -
Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 11n, and 11ac wireless
clients. This is the default mode, where all of 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless
stations can connect to the router.
Channel Width -
Select the channel width from the drop-down list, including
Auto
,
20MHz
,
40MHz
,
80MHz
.
The default setting is
Auto
.
Channel -
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel
is set to
Auto
, so the router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
access point.
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 5-27. Make sure the following settings are correct.
Figure 5-27 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 search function to select the SSID to join.