Accton Wireless Broadband Corp. FIU176205T01W User Manual
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| Wireless Configuration
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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WDS Mode — Selects the WDS mode of the SSID. (Options: Disable/
Lazy/Bridge/Repeater. Default: Disable)
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Disable: WDS is disabled.
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Lazy: Operates in an automatic mode that detects and learns WDS
peer addresses from received WDS four-address format frame
packets, without the need to configure a WDS MAC list entry. This
feature allows the Wireless Broadband Router to associate with
other Wireless Broadband Routers in the network and use their
WDS MAC list. In Lazy mode the Wireless Broadband Router sends a
beacon.
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Bridge: Operates as a standard bridge that forwards traffic
between WDS links (links that connect to other AP/wireless bridges,
or units in Repeater or Lazy mode) and an Ethernet port. Only data
destined for stations which are known to be on the peer Ethernet
link, multicast data or data with unknown destinations, need to be
forwarded through the WDS link. The Bridge mode does not
transmit a beacon, unlike the other three modes. In this mode the
Wireless Broadband Router may also function as a repeater.
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Repeater: Operates as a wireless repeater, extending the range for
remote wireless clients and connecting them to an AP connected to
the wired network. WDS peers must be registered with the Wireless
Broadband Router. Repeater mode also supports the dual capability
of the VAP functioning as an AP. In this mode, traffic is not
forwarded to the Ethernet port from the radio interface. In Repeater
mode the Wireless Broadband Router transmits a beacon.
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(WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is designed to ease installation and activation
of security features in wireless networks. WPS has two basic modes of
operation, Push-button Configuration (PBC) and Personal Identification
Number (PIN). The WPS PIN setup is optional to the PBC setup and
provides more security. The WPS button on the Wireless Broadband Router
can be pressed at any time to allow a single device to easily join the
network.
The WPS Settings page includes configuration options for setting WPS
device PIN codes and activating the virtual WPS button.
Click on “Wireless Settings,” followed by “WPS”.