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Chapter 7 Wireless Configuration
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7.7.2 Bridge/Repeater Mode
The ZyXEL Device can act as a wireless network bridge and establish wireless links with
other APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device, which also must be in
bridge mode.
The ZyXEL Device can establish up to five wireless links with other APs.
In the example below, when both ZyXEL Devices are in Bridge/Repeater mode, they form a
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN 1 to connect to the
computers in LAN 2.
SSID Profile
The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless
station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must
have the same SSID. Select an SSID Profile from the drop-down list box.
Configure SSID profiles in the SSID screen (see
for
information on configuring SSID).
Note: If you are configuring the ZyXEL Device from a computer
connected to the wireless LAN and you change the ZyXEL
Device’s SSID or security settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then
change the wireless settings of your computer to match the
ZyXEL Device’s new settings.
Rates
Configuration
This section controls the data rates permitted for clients.
For each Rate, select an option from the Configuration list. The options are:
•
Basic (1~11 Mbps only): Clients can always connect to the access point at this
speed.
•
Optional: Clients can connect to the access point at this speed, when permitted
to do so by the AP.
•
Disabled: Clients cannot connect to the access point at this speed.
Enable
Spanning Tree
Control (STP)
(R)STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between
switches, bridges or routers. It allows a bridge to interact with other (R)STP -
compliant bridges in your network to ensure that only one path exists between any
two stations on the network. Select this to activate STP on the ZyXEL Device.
Enable
Roaming
Roaming allows wireless stations to switch from one access point to another as
they move from one coverage area to another. Select this to enable roaming on the
ZyXEL Device if you have two or more ZyXEL Devices on the same subnet.
Note: All APs on the same subnet and the wireless stations must
have the same SSID to allow roaming.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes.
Reset
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Table 22 Wireless: Access Point
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