[WBS-512AC] How to set WDS function.

The guide is suitable for the WDAP-C7200E,WDAP-W750E,WNAP-W2200UE,WNAP-C3220E,WBS-502N,WBS-202N,WAP-552N,WAP-252N,WDAP-802AC and WBS-512AC.

Here,we use two WBS-512AC and a WDAP-C7200E to set WDS as the topology is shown below.

Topology:

[1-WBS-512AC]

1. Wizard à select “Super WDS Mode”.

2. Fill out the SSID name by keying in.

   èThe SSID here is for WDS connection,not for connecting to a client via Wi-Fi.

   èOn this page,we set the SSID first.

   èAfter finishing the second and third device settings,we could go back to the first device to configure WDS.

   Note: Three APs need to use the same Key.

3. Select channel and bandwidth.

    Note: Three APs need to use the same Channel.

4. Change the LAN IP address.

[2-WBS-512AC]

1. Wizard à select “Super WDS Mode”.

2. Fill out the SSID name by keying in and press the “Scan” button.

    Note: Three APs need to use the same Key.

3. Select “WDS-1”.

    Note: While choosing the SSID,you have to confirm that the first character of MAC which is "C",meaning that this SSID supports WDS connection.

    Note: When the mode is in WDS and an SSID name has been created,the AP will create a virtual MAC automatically;this MAC can’t be used for Wi-Fi client connection.

 

4. Confirm SSID and MAC.

5. Select channel and bandwidth.

    Note: Three APs need to use the same Channel.

6. Change the LAN IP address.

[WDAP-C7200E]

1. Wizard à select “Super WDS Mode”.

2. Fill out the SSID name by keying in and press the “Scan” button.

    Note: Three APs need to use the same Key.

3. Select “WDS-1”.

4. Confirm SSID and MAC.

5. Select channel and bandwidth.

    Note: Three APs need to use the same Channel.

6. Change the LAN IP address.

Back to the first device to configure WDS.

[1-WBS-512AC]

1. Wi-Fi à WDS à press the “Scan” button.

2. Select “WDS-2” and “WDS-3”.

3. Check SSID and MAC.

Check WDS connection status.

1. First WBS-512AC.

2. Second WBS-512AC.

3. WDAP-C7200E.