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8 Configuration Examples Configuring the Wireless Distribution System WDS Configuration from the Web Interface To create a WDS link between a pair of access points MyAP1 and MyAP2 use the following steps: STEP 1 Log onto MyAP1 and navigate to the Wireless > WDS Bridge page. The MAC address for MyAP1 (the access point you are currently viewing) is automatically provided in the Local Address field. STEP 2 Enter the MAC address for MyAP2 in the Remote Address field. STEP 3 STEP 4 Select WPA (PSK) from the Encryption menu. NOTE The WPA (PSK) option is available only if VAP 0 on wireless Radio 1 uses WPA (PSK) as the security method. If VAP 0 is not set to WPA Personal or WPA Enterprise, you must choose either None (Plain-text) or WEP for WDS link encryption. STEP 5 Enter wds-link in the SSID field and abcdefghijk in the Key field. STEP 6 Click Apply to apply the WDS settings to the access point. STEP 7 Log onto MyAP2 and repeat steps 2-5 (but be sure to use the MAC address of MyAP1 in the Remote Address field). 163 Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide

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Configuration Examples
Configuring the Wireless Distribution System
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Cisco AP 541N Dual-band Single-radio Access Point Quick Start Guide
8
WDS Configuration from the Web Interface
To create a WDS link between a pair of access points
MyAP1
and
MyAP2
use the
following steps:
STEP 1
Log onto MyAP1 and navigate to the
Wireless > WDS Bridge
page.
The MAC address for MyAP1 (the access point you are currently viewing) is
automatically provided in the Local Address field.
STEP 2
Enter the MAC address for MyAP2 in the Remote Address field.
STEP 3
STEP 4
Select
WPA (PSK)
from the Encryption menu.
NOTE
The WPA (PSK) option is available only if VAP 0 on wireless Radio 1 uses
WPA (PSK) as the security method. If VAP 0 is not set to WPA Personal or
WPA Enterprise, you must choose either None (Plain-text) or WEP for WDS
link encryption.
STEP 5
Enter
wds-link
in the
SSID
field and
abcdefghijk
in the
Key
field.
STEP 6
Click
Apply
to apply the WDS settings to the access point.
STEP 7
Log onto MyAP2 and repeat steps 2-5 (but be sure to use the MAC address of
MyAP1 in the Remote Address field).