AirLive AirMax5 - Manual (Page 11)

1. Introduction
AirLive AIRMAX5 User’s Manual
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1.5 Wireless Operation Modes
The AirMax5 can perform as a multi-function wireless device. Through the AirLogic web
interface, users can easily select which wireless mode they wish the AirMax5 to perform.
The AirMax5 can be configured to operate in the following wireless operation modes:
1.5.1 Access Point Mode
When operating in the Access Point mode, the AIRMAX5 becomes the center hub of the
wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through
AirMax5. This type of network is known as “Infrastructure network”. When in this mode,
the AirMax5 can only operate in 5725 to 5850MHz.
1.5.2 WDS Bridge Mode
This mode is also known as “WDS Pure MAC mode”. When configured to operate in the
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Mode, the AIRMAX5 provides bridging functions with
remote LAN networks in the WDS system . The system will support up to total of 8 bridges
in a WDS network (by daisy chain). However, each bridge can only associate with
maximum of 4 other bridges in the WDS configuration. This mode is best used when you
want to connect LAN networks together wirelessly (for example, between office and
warehouse). If you have more than 2 AirMax5 in WDS Bridges mode, please remember to
turn on the “802.1d Spanning Tree” or “STP” option on to avoid network loop. This mode
usually delivers faster performance than infrastructure mode. When in this mode, the
AirMax5 can only operate in 5725 to 5850MHz.