Siemens SCALANCE W1780 Configuration Manual page 127

Communication between access points
In normal operation, the access point is used as an interface to a network and communicates
with clients. There are, however, situations in which several access points need to
communicate with each other, for example to extend wireless coverage or to set up a wireless
backbone. This mode is possible with WDS (Wireless Distributed System).
As default, the list is updated every 2 seconds. To disable the update, click "On". Instead of
"On", "Off" is displayed. As default, updating is always enabled on the WBM page.
This page shows information about the WDS connections of the access point.
Description
The table has the following columns:
● Radio
Shows the available WLAN interfaces.
● Port
Shows the port.
● BSSID
● Shows the MAC address of the WDS partner.
● WDS ID
Shows the name of the WDS partner.
● Channel
Shows the channel over which the access point communicates with the WDS partner.
● Signal Strength [dBm]
Shows the signal strength of the connected access point in bBm.
● Signal strength [%]
Shows the signal strength of the connected access point as a percentage.
● Security
Shows which authentication method is used.
If the authentication method "Open System + Encryption" or "Shared Key" is used,
"Encrypted (WEP/AES)" is displayed for both authentication methods.
● Max. Data Rate (Mbps)
Shows the maximum data transmission speed for the relevant WDS partner.
● State
Shows the current status of the WDS connection.
SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management
Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03
Configuring with Web Based Management
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