Siemens SCALANCE W1780 Configuration Manual page 256

Configuring with Web Based Management
6.6 "Interfaces" menu
● Partner ID Type
Specify the type of WDS communication.
– MAC Address
– WDS ID
● Partner MAC
Enter the MAC address of the WDS partner.
● Partner WDS ID
Enter the WDS ID of the WDS partner. For the WDS ID, the ASCII characters 0x20 to 0x7e
are permitted.
Note
Matching security settings in WDS mode
In WDS mode, make sure that the security settings match up for all devices involved. If settings
are incorrect or not compatible on the individual devices, no data exchange is possible due to
incorrect authentication. Avoid the setting "Auto" on the basic wizard page "Security Settings".
With this setting, synchronization of the security settings between the access points is not
possible.
Note
In WDS operation, the following restrictions apply to all access points involved:
● All access points that will communicate with each other must use the same channel, the
same transmission procedure and the same data rate.
● You can select either WEP or WPA(2)-PSK as the encryption method.
You configure the security settings in the assigned VAP interface: "Security > WLAN >
Basic"
You cannot use authentication with a RADIUS server for a WDS connection.
● In the IEEE 802.11h transmission mode, it is not practical to select the WDS mode. In WDS
mode, all access points must use the same channel. If a signal from a primary user is
detected by an access point, the channel is changed automatically and the existing
connection is then terminated.
Procedure
1. Select the required VAP interface from the "Connection over" drop-down list.
2. Select the entry "WDS ID" in the "Partner ID Type" drop-down list.
3. Enter the WDS ID of the WDS partner in the "Partner WDS ID" input box. The "MAC
Address" input box is grayed out.
4. Click the "Set Values" button.
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The MAC address is used. The "Partner WDS ID" input box is grayed out. For "Partner
MAC", enter the MAC address of the WDS partner.
The WDS ID is used. The "Partner MAC" input box is grayed out. For "Partner WDS ID"
enter the WDS ID od the WDS partner.
SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management
Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03