ZyXEL Communications P-660HN-F1 User Manual
Chapter 7 Wireless LAN
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7.6 The WDS Screen
An AP using the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can function as a wireless network
bridge allowing you to wirelessly connect two wired network segments. The WDS screen
allows you to configure the ZyXEL Device to connect to two or more APs wirelessly when
WDS is enabled.
bridge allowing you to wirelessly connect two wired network segments. The WDS screen
allows you to configure the ZyXEL Device to connect to two or more APs wirelessly when
WDS is enabled.
Use this screen to set up your WDS (Wireless Distribution System) links between the ZyXEL
Device and other wireless APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device. Once
the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between devices is made.
Device and other wireless APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device. Once
the security settings of peer sides match one another, the connection between devices is made.
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WDS security is independent of the security settings between the ZyXEL
Device and any wireless clients.
Device and any wireless clients.
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At the time of writing, WDS is compatible with other ZyXEL APs only. Not all
models support WDS links. Check your other AP’s documentation.
models support WDS links. Check your other AP’s documentation.
Click Network > Wireless LAN > WDS. The following screen displays.
Figure 59 Network > Wireless LAN > WDS