Configuring A Wireless Distribution System - Cisco Small Business RV220W Administration Manual

Configuring the Wireless Network

Configuring a Wireless Distribution System

Configuring a Wireless Distribution System
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A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system that enables the wireless
interconnection of access points in a network. It allows a wireless network to be
expanded using multiple access points without the need for a wired backbone to
link them.
WDS peers are other access points in the network connected using WDS. You
must configure all WDS peers to use the same operating frequency (2.4 or 5 GHz),
wireless network mode, channel, and security encryption (none, WEP, WPA, or
WPA2) with the exact same WPA password (preshared key) on the first SSID—
other SSIDs cannot be used for communicating with WDS peers.
WDS links are established based on the first SSID configuration between RV220W
and RV120W. Make sure that all WDS peers are configured to use the same
security encryption type. RV220W supports up to 3 WDS peers.
WDS works with only RV120W and RV220W.
To configure a WDS:
Choose Wireless > WDS.
Check the Enable box to enable WDS in the Cisco RV220W.
Enter a WPA password for authentication.
Click Save.
You can manually add WDS peers that can connect to the Cisco RV220W:
In the WDS Peers Table, click Add.
Enter the MAC (hardware) address of the WDS peer and click Save.
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