Wireless Bridge (Wds) - Buffalo WLA2-G54C User Manual

4. 1 .4 Wireless LAN Computer Lim i ta tion
This option limits the PCs allowed a wireless connection to the AirStation. It is used to control the wireless connections to the AirStation.
Enforce MAC Filtering - Select Enable to restrict the connection and Disable for open access. Register your client PC's MAC address before
selecting Set.
MAC address to be registered - MAC access restriction set up in LAN. Input the MAC addresses that to be allowed to communicate.
MAC address list - Display a table list of all MAC addresses.

4.1.5 Wireless Bridge (WDS)

Wireless Distribution System allows the wireless connection of access points to extend a wiredor wireless infrastructure to locations where cabling
is not possible or too expensive to implement.
Wireless Bridging (WDS) : Select Enable to allow WDS mode between AirStations or Disable to block communication between
AirStations.
WDS Dedicated Mode : Select Enable to disable wireless PCs from communicating with the AirStation.
■ Note: Both AirStations must support WDS to communicate with each other. WDS process must be repeated with other bridge access points.
Example: AP1 MAC Address is entered into AP2; AP2 MAC Address is entered into AP1;
Add a WDS Partner : Allows administrator to register the wireless MAC address of AirStations for (WDS) point-to-point or point-to
multipoint communication between AirStations. The MAC address to enter is found in the Management section, under System Information/Wireless
MAC address section. The WDS function must be set to Enable. The MAC address is 12 characters long.
Enter the Wireless MAC address in the form of two characters separated by a colon and click Apply. Up to six sets may be registered.
WDS Partners : Once settings have been added to the WDS confi guration screen, the MAC Address of associated Access Point(s) will be
displayed.
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