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Bridge/repeater mode (wds) – Buffalo Technology WLA2-G54 User Manual

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Bridge/Repeater Mode (WDS)

Click Wireless

Bridge (WDS)

Enter the Wireless MAC address of the
Buffalo Bridge Access Point you wish to
communicate with.

Click

Add.

Click

Enable next to Wireless Bridge

function.
Click

Set.

You will have to click

Apply when the

next window appears (shown below).

The

AirStation will reboot.

Once WDS is enabled and setup
correctly, the MAC address of the
bridged access point will be shown at
the bottom of the screen.

User will need to repeat the process

and enter the Wireless MAC address of

the

AirStation Compact Bridge

into the

Buffalo Bridge Access Point it

is communicating with.

Base Stations must be on the same
channel to communicate and have the
same WEP keys (if used) in WDS mode.

Simple setup configuration of the

AirStation for Bridge/Repeater mode (WDS).

Wireless Signals of the

Buffalo Bridge Access Points must overlap in order for

communication to take place. Please consult the online manual or the

Buffalo

Support Web Page for advanced information on WDS.

NOTE: WPA is currently not supported in WDS Mode.

WDS is not supported with third-party bridge access points.