Technicolor - Thomson SpeedTouch 780 (WL) - Manual (Page 108)

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Chapter 5
SpeedTouch™ Web Interface
5.6.6 Configuring WDS
Availability This page is only available on SpeedTouch™ devices equipped with a wireless
access point.
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.
Configuring WDS Proceed as follows to access the WDS pages on the SpeedTouch™:
1 In the left menu, click Home Network.
2 Under Wireless, click the Access Point you want to configure for WDS.
3 Click Configure.
4 In the Pick a task list, click Configure WDS.
Establishing a WDS
connection
Proceed as follows:
1 In the Pick a task list, click Scan for wireless Access Points.
The SpeedTouch™ warns you that all associated stations will lose connectivity
for a few seconds.
2 Click OK.
The SpeedTouch™ lists the results in the Accessible Access Points table.
3 Select the Access Point to which you want to establish a WDS connection.
4 Click Apply.
5 Configure this Access Point with:
The same WEP key if WEP is enabled.
The same fixed channel.
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You can only establish WDS links with WDS-enabled devices.
The Access Point names have the following format: “WLAN: “ +
Network Name, for example “WLAN: SpeedTouch123456.