MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC A111 - Manual (Page 9)

A111 Wireless Card Adaptor 9
Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2
Quick Start
Soft AP Access Control and WDS
Soft AP mode allows for Access Control and WDS configuration.
Access Control
The AP provides facilities to limit the wireless clients that associate with it and
the data packets that can forward through it. Filters provide network security
or improve performance by eliminating broadcast/multicast packets from the
radio network.
The Access Control List (ACL) contains MAC addresses for wireless clients
allowed to associate with the AP. This provides security by preventing
unauthorized access. The AP also uses a disallowed address list of destinations.
This feature prevents the AP from communicating with specified destinations.
This can include network devices that do not require communication with the
AP or its wireless clients.
Network Range Extension
For multiple WLAN connections, the AP incorporates the powerful WDS
(Wireless Distribution System). WDS allows direct connection, repeating, or
bridging between multiple WLANs through wireless communications instead
of wired connectivity. This way you can extend the coverage of your network
without having to use cables to link the Access Points. With this advanced
technology, MIS professionals can establish multiple WLANs for optimal signal
reception without wasting cost and time in laying down long winding cables.
Access Control and WDS Settings
Clicking Apply after configuring Soft AP will
give two extra tabs - Access Control and WDS.