4.3.1.2 Wireless
Mode: 802.11b + g (Mixed mode), 802.11b and 802.11g. The factory default is 802.11b +
g.
ESSID: Enter the unique ID given to the Access Point (AP), which is already built-in to the
router’s wireless interface. To connect to this device, your wireless clients must have the
same ESSID as the device.
Regulation Domain: There are five Regulation Domains for you to choose from,
including North America (N.America), Europe, France, etc. The Channel ID will be
different based on this setting.
Channel ID: Select the ID channel that you would like to use.
MAC Address: The AP’s MAC Address
AP Version: The Access Point firmware version.
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
It is a wireless access point mode that enables wireless link and communication with other
access point. It is easy to be installed simply define peer’s MAC address of the connected
AP. WDS takes advantages of cost saving and flexibility which no extra wireless client
device is required to bridge between two access points and extending an existing wired or
wireless infrastructure network to create a larger network.
In addition, WDS enhances its link connection security in WEP mode, WEP key encryption
must be the same for both access points.
WDS Service: The default setting is Disable. Check Enable radio button to activate this
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