ZyXEL Communications NWA1100-N User Manual

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 Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA
NWA1100-N User’s Guide
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At the time of writing, WDS security is compatible with other ZyXEL NWA-series access points only. 
Refer to your other access point’s documentation for details. 
Figure 2   
Bridge Application
Figure 3   
Repeater Application
1.2.2.1  Bridge / Repeater Mode Example
In the example below, when both NWAs are in Bridge mode, they form a WDS (Wireless 
Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN 1 to connect to the computers in LAN 2. 
Figure 4   
Bridging Example
Be careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA. Bridge loops cause 
broadcast traffic to circle the network endlessly, resulting in possible throughput degradation and