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4.4.2 Setup – Bridge (WDS)
Bridge (WDS) mode includes P2P, P2MP, and Wireless Repeater.
P2P : P2P bridge mode can connect with two wired network via wireless access points, which
communicate by wireless signals and not by cables. This mode can be free from the cable
trouble. The P2P topology shows below:
P2P / PtP: Point to Point Mode
P2MP : The P2MP Bridge mode which connects scattered wired network together is more complicated
than P2P Bridge mode. P2MP usually transmits wireless signals from one access point, and
other access points are in charge of receiving signals so as to share network resource. It
supports up to 4 remote access point connections. In this mode, wireless clients are not
allowed to connect. P2MP Bridge mode can connect multiple wireless access points together
without cabling. If “Root AP” is configured as P2MP bridge mode, other (less than 4) remote
access points should select P2P bridge mode. The topology shows below:
P2MP / PtMP: Point to Multiple Point Mode
Repeater : Repeater mode can repeat and amplify wireless signals to extend wireless network
coverage. In this mode, wireless clients are allowed to connect. When two LANs’
transmission distance is over the wireless device’s maximum transmission value, or there
is a block among the devices, you can use the Repeater mode to deal with these
problems by adding MAC addresses. The topology shows below: