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Chapter 3 - software configuration – Asus WL-HDD2.5 User Manual

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3 - Software

Chapter 3 - Software Configuration

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ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" User’s Manual

AP Mode

AP Mode configures the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" for a specific purpose.
By default, the device is set to serve as an Access Point (AP only) where a
wireless mobile client can connect wirelessly to a wired Ethernet network.
Choose WDS only for communicating with other APs. Hybrid allows you
to use the device both as an AP as well as a wireless bridge.

Channel

All the Access Points in a Wireless Bridge mode must be set to the same
channel. The channel is set to 1 for WDS and Hybrid AP modes.

Bridge

The bridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
enables you to connect to one or many APs through a
wireless connection. Choose an AP mode and configure
the WDS settings as follows: