ZyXEL Communications Corporation VMG1312B10C Manuel D’Utilisation

Chapter 6 Wireless

VMG1312-B10C User’s Guide

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 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 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. 

Note: WDS security is independent of the security settings between the Device and any 

wireless clients.

Note: 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.

Click Network Setting > Wireless > WDS. The following screen displays.

Network Setting > Wireless > WDS

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Network Setting > Wireless > WDS

Wireless Bridge Setup

AP Mode

Select the operating mode for your Device.

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Access Point  - The Device functions as a bridge and access point simultaneously. 

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Wireless Bridge - The Device acts as a wireless network bridge and establishes 

wireless links with other APs. In this mode, clients cannot connect to the Device 

wirelessly.

Bridge Restrict

This field is available only when you set operating mode to Access Point.

Select Enabled to turn on WDS and enter the peer device’s MAC address manually in the 
table below. Select Disable to turn off WDS.