LevelOne WBR-6005 - Manual (Page 25)

W
IRELESS
B
RIDGE
The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
for bridge connections between access points. The Wireless Router can use
WDS to forward traffic on links between units.
Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Wireless Router.
The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the
wireless network. Either a repeater function that extends the range of the
wireless network, or a bridge function that connects a remote LAN segment
to an Internet connection.
Figure 6: Operating as a Wireless Bridge
Internet
Service
Provider
Cable/DSL
Modem
Gateway Router
(Bridge Mode) Gateway Router
(Router Mode)
Desktop PCs
Desktop PCs
Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Repeater
Internet
Service
Provider
Cable/DSL
Modem
WDS Link
Gateway Router
(Router Mode) Gateway Router
(Bridge Mode)
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
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C HAPTER 2 | Network Planning
Wireless Bridge