D-link DWL-8200AP INSTALLATION

Table of Contents

Product Overview .................................................................................. 5

Package Contents ............................................................................ 5

Minimum System Requirements ...................................................... 5

Introduction ...................................................................................... 6

Features & Beneﬁts .......................................................................... 8

Wireless Basics ................................................................................ 9

Standards-based Technology ......................................................... 10

Installation Considerations ............................................................. 11

Three Operational Modes .............................................................. 12

Installation ............................................................................................ 13

Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) .......................................... 14

Hardware Overview ........................................................................ 15

Conﬁguration ....................................................................................... 16

Setup Wizard .................................................................................. 17

Wireless Settings ........................................................................... 18

Access Point Mode ................................................................. 18

WEP Encryption .................................................................. 20

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise ........................................................ 21

WPA/WPA2 Personal ........................................................... 22

WDS with AP Mode ................................................................ 23

WEP Encryption .................................................................. 25

WPA/WPA2 - Personal ......................................................... 26

WDS Mode ............................................................................. 27

WEP Encryption .................................................................. 29

WPA/WPA2 Personal ........................................................... 30

LAN Settings ........................................................................... 32

Performance Settings .............................................................. 33

Channel ............................................................................... 33

Super A/G Mode .................................................................. 34

Filters ...................................................................................... 36

Wireless Access Settings .................................................... 36

WLAN Partition .................................................................... 37

AP Grouping Settings ............................................................. 39

DHCP Server .......................................................................... 40

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Dynamic Pool Settings ........................................................ 40

Static Pool Settings ............................................................. 42

IP Mapping List .................................................................... 44

Multi-SSID ............................................................................... 45

Rogue AP ................................................................................ 47

Change Password ................................................................... 49

System Settings ...................................................................... 50

Firmware Upgrade .................................................................. 51

Conﬁguration File .................................................................... 52

Telnet Settings ........................................................................ 54

SNTP/NTP Server Settings ..................................................... 55

Device Info .............................................................................. 56

802.11A Trafﬁc Statistics ......................................................... 57

802.11G Trafﬁc Statistics ........................................................ 58

Client Info ................................................................................ 59

Log .......................................................................................... 60

Log Settings ........................................................................ 61

Help ......................................................................................... 62

Using the AP Manager ........................................................................ 63

Selecting Devices ........................................................................... 64

IP Conﬁguration ............................................................................. 64

Device Conﬁguration ...................................................................... 66

General Settings ..................................................................... 67

Wireless Settings .................................................................... 69

Security ................................................................................... 72

Authentication ...................................................................... 73

WEP Encryption .................................................................. 75

WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise ...................................................... 76

WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise - Security Server .......................... 77

WPA/WPA2 - Personal ......................................................... 78

Filters ...................................................................................... 79

AP Mode ................................................................................. 80

AP Mode ............................................................................. 81

WDS with AP ....................................................................... 82

WDS .................................................................................... 83

DHCP Server .......................................................................... 84

Client Info ................................................................................ 86

Rogue AP ................................................................................ 87

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Log .......................................................................................... 88

SNTP ...................................................................................... 89

Multi-SSID ............................................................................... 90

Conﬁguration Files ......................................................................... 92

Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................... 94

System Settings ............................................................................. 95

Setup Wizard .................................................................................. 96

Refresh ......................................................................................... 103

Networking Basics ............................................................................ 104

Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 120

Technical Speciﬁcations ................................................................... 126

Contacting Technical Support .......................................................... 129

Warranty ............................................................................................. 130

Registration ........................................................................................ 134

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Product Overview

Package Contents

 D-Link Air Premier® DWL-8200AP

Managed Dualband Access Point

 Power over Ethernet base unit

 Power Adapter-DC 48V, 0.4A

 Power Cord

 Manual and Warranty on CD

 Quick Installation Guide

 Ethernet Cable

 Mounting Plate

Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DWL-8200AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Minimum System Requirements

 Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with

an installed Ethernet Adapter

 Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator™ version 7.0 and above

 At least 128MB of memory and a 500MHz processor

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Introduction

At up to ﬁfteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super A and Super G mode), you can work faster and more efﬁciently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-8200AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will beneﬁt signiﬁcantly because large ﬁles are able to move across the network quickly.

Inclusion of all three standards (802.11a; 802.11b; 802.11g) means that the

DWL-8200AP

or device.

The DWL-8200AP is capable of operating in one of 3 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP

Use less wiring, enjoy increased ﬂexibility, save time and money with PoE (Power over Ethernet). With PoE, the DWL-8200AP shares power and data over the CAT5 cable, making the setup of your network less expensive and more convenient.

An ideal solution for quickly creating and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in ofﬁces or other workplaces, trade shows and special events, the DWL-8200AP provides data transfers at up to 108Mbps* in Super A and Super G mode when used with other D-Link backwards compatible with 802.11b devices).

is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 802.11 network

The DWL-8200AP can operate as an access point, or in

, or in WDS mode.

Air Premier® or Air Premier AG® products (The 802.11g standard is

WPA is offered in two ﬂavors: Enterprise (used for corporations), and Personal (used for home users).

WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal is directed at home users who do not have the server based equipment required for user authentication. The method of authentication is similar to WEP because you deﬁne a “Pre-Shared Key” on the wireless router/AP. Once the pre-shared key is conﬁrmed and satisﬁed on both the client and access point, then access is granted. The encryption method used is referred to as the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which offers per-packet dynamic hashing. It also includes an integrity checking feature which ensures that the packets were not tampered with during wireless transmission. WPA2-Personal is far superior to WPA-Personal, because the encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g speciﬁcations. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafﬁc, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

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WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise is ideal for businesses that have existing security infrastructures in place. Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1x with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network adminstrator can deﬁne a list of authorized users access a wireless LAN with either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise conﬁgured, the new client will be challenged with a username and password. authorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access is granted. In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can remove the employee from the authorized list and not have to worry about the network being compromised by a former employee. WPA2-Enterprise is far superior to WPA-Enterprise, because the encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

802.1x: Authentication which is a ﬁrst line of defense against intrusion. In the authentication process, the Authentication Server veriﬁes the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access.

who can access the wireless LAN. When attempting to

If the new client is

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Features & Beneﬁts

 3 Different Operation modes - Capable of operating in one of three different

operation modes to meet your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; WDS with AP; or WDS.

 Easy Installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet).

 Faster wireless networking speeds up to 108Mbps* in Super A and Super G

mode.

 Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Devices that is fully compatible

with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-8200AP can connect with existing 802.11b-, 802.11g- or 802.11a-compliant wireless network adapter cards.

 Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to

11Mbps - that means you can migrate your system to the 802.11g standard on your own schedule without sacriﬁcing connectivity.

 Better security with WPA - The DWL-8200AP can securely connect wireless clients

on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing a much higher level of security for your data and communications than has previously been available.

 AP Manager Setup Wizard - The new Setup Wizard makes network conﬁguration

quick and simple.



SNMP for Management - The DWL-8200AP is not just fast but it also supports SNMP v.3 for a better network management. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DWL-8200AP for network conﬁguration and ﬁrmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also setup the DWL-8200AP easily with the Web-based conﬁguration. A D-Link D-View module will be downloadable for network administration and real-time network trafﬁc monitoring with D-Link D-View software.

 Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing).

 Operates in the 2.437GHz frequency range for an 802.11a network, and in the

5.26GHz frequency range for an 802.11b and 802.11g network.

 Web-based interface for managing and conﬁguring.

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Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and ofﬁce environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efﬁciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other ﬁxed infrastructure have proven to be beneﬁcial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location

within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can signiﬁcantly improve worker efﬁciency.

Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate.

Networks that frequently change can beneﬁt from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy

and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or ofﬁce.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as

conventional Ethernet network devices. The DWL-8200AP saves money by providing multi-functionality, conﬁgurable in one of three different modes.

Scalability - WLANs can be conﬁgured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of

speciﬁc applications and installations. Conﬁgurations are easily changed and range from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

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Standards-based Technology

The DWL-8200AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and the 802.11g standards.

The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the

maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* (maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.

This means that in most environments, within the speciﬁed range of this device, you will be able to transfer large ﬁles quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions.

The D-Link DWL-8200AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.

The DWL-8200AP offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA and WPA2.

In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the DWL-8200AP is compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, or a network with a mixture of 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible with the DWL-8200AP.

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Installation Considerations

The D-Link Air Premier® DWL-8200AP lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-8200AP and other network

devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-8200AP’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick

(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

3 Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum

studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or

appliances that generate RF noise.

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Three Operational Modes

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Installation

1 You will need broadband Internet access.

2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.

3 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.

(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with your router.)

4 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the PoE base unit.

(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-8200AP.)

5 Connect the DWL-8200AP to the PoE base unit.

(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-8200AP.)

6 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link

DWL-AG530 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.

(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG530.)

7 Install the drivers for the D-Link DWL-AG660 wireless Cardbus adapter into a

laptop computer.

(See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG660.)

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Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

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Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-8200AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled P+DATA OUT on the PoE base unit.

Connect another Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your router/switch or to a PC.

Attach the power adapter to the connector on the PoE base unit. Attach the power cord to the power adapter and into an electrical outlet.

Hardware Overview

Antennas

Power Cord socket

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LAN 1 (PoE)

LAN 2

Reset

Conﬁguration

To conﬁgure the DWL-8200AP, use a computer which is connected to the DWL-8200AP with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram).

First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box.

Start your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator) .

Type the IP address of the DWL-8200AP in the address ﬁeld press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DWL-8200AP are in the same subnet. DWL-8200AP also supports HTTPS Browsing by using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Protocol. Just change your Browser’s address line from “http://...” to “https://...” and log into the AP again.

http://192.168.0.50

After the connection is established, you will see the user identiﬁcation window as shown.

Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-8200AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address.

 Type admin in the User Name ﬁeld

 Leave the Password ﬁeld blank

 Click OK

(http://192.168.0.50) and

and your computer

Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password.

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Setup Wizard

The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard.

These buttons appear on most of the conﬁguration screens in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the bottom of each screen after you have made a conﬁguration change.

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Wireless Settings

Access Point Mode

Wireless Band:

Mode:

SSID:

SSID Broadcast:

Channel:

Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g

Access Point is selected from the pull-down menu.

Service Set Identiﬁer (SSID) is the name designated for a speciﬁc wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.

Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network.

52 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11a, and 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel. The channel of an 802.11a network may not be set manually in certain regions (e.g. Europe) in order to comply with DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection).

Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.

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Auto Channel

Scan:

Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance. To comply with DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection), this function is not available to use in certain regions (e.g. Europe).

Authentication:

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.

Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption.

Select WPA-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS server required.)

Select WPA2-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server and upgrade the encryption of data with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Radio:

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Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either use WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.

Select WPA-Auto-Enterprise to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal.

Select On or Off. Selecting Off will turn off all wireless functions.

WEP Encryption

Encryption:

Key Type:

Key Size:

Valid Key:

First through Fourth

keys:

* Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127.

Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here).

Select HEX or ASCII.

Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits.

Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.

Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the valid key ﬁeld.

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WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

Cipher Type:

Group Key Update

Interval:

Radius Server:

Radius Port:

Radius Secret:

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When you select WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise or WPA-Auto-Enterprise

from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 is the recommended value. A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate.

Enter the IP address of the Radius server.

Enter the Radius port.

Enter the Radius secret.

, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP

WPA/WPA2 Personal

Cipher Type:

Group Key Update

Interval:

PassPhrase:

When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is reommended.

When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding ﬁeld.

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WDS with AP Mode

In WDS with AP mode, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, while still functioning as a wireless AP.

Wireless Band:

Mode:

SSID:

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Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g

WDS with AP is selected from the pull-down menu.

SSID Broadcast:

Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network.

Channel:

Auto Channel Scan:

Remote AP MAC

Address:

Radio:

WDS Site Survey:

Authentication:

Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.

This option is unavailable in WDS with AP mode.

Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.

Select On or Off.

Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks. Click on the network you want to connect to.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.

Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption.

Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. (No RADIUS server required.)

Select WPA2-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server required and encryption of data is upgraded with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Select WPA-Auto-Personal to allow the client to either use WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal.

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WEP Encryption

Encryption:

Key Type:

Key Size:

Valid Key:

First through

Fourth keys:

* Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127.

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Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is selected here).

Select HEX or ASCII.

Select 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152 bits.

Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key.

Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the valid key ﬁeld.

WPA/WPA2 - Personal

Cipher Type:

Group Key Update

Interval:

PassPhrase:

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When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu.

Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is reommended.

When you select WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA-Auto-Personal please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding ﬁeld.

WDS Mode

In WDS, the DWL-8200AP wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP.

Wireless Band:

Mode:

SSID:

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Select either IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g

WDS is selected from the pull-down menu.

SSID Broadcast:

Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network.

Channel:

Auto Channel

Scan:

Remote AP MAC

Address:

WDS Site Survey:

Authentication:

52 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11a, and 6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel.

This option is unavailable in WDS mode.