RCA SpeedTouch 716v5 (WL) - Manual (Page 119)

Chapter 5
SpeedTouch™ Web Interface
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5.6.6 Configuring WDS
Availability This page is only available on the SpeedTouch™716
v5
WL.
What is WDS The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows you to extend the range of your
wireless network by introducing one or more WDS-enabled devices into your wireless
network.
Accessing the WDS
page
To access the WDS pages on the SpeedTouch™:
1 On the left menu, click Home Network.
2 Under Wireless, click the Access Point you want to configure for WDS.
3 Click Configure.
4 Under Pick a task... list, click Configure WDS.
SpeedTouch™
configuration
Proceed as follow:
1 Under Pick a task..., click Scan for wireless accesspoints.
2 The SpeedTouch™ prompts you that all associated stations will loose
connectivity for a few seconds. Click OK.
3 The SpeedTouch™ lists the results in the Accessible Access Points table.
4 Select the Access Point to which you want to establish a WDS connection.
5 Click Apply.
6 Configure this Access Point with:
The same WEP key if WEP is enabled.
The same fixed channel.
! You can only establish WDS links with WDS enabled devices.
The Access Points names are of the following format: “WLAN: “ +
Network Name, for example “WLAN: SpeedTouch123456.