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Wireless Bridge Setup 101
Model 3101 Series Getting Started Guide 6 • Wireless Configuration
Wireless Bridge Setup
Click Wireless Bridge in the Wireless menu to configure wireless bridge features for the 3101. The Wireless -
- Bridge page displays (Figure 125). The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows you to extend the range
of your wireless network by introducing one or more WDS-enabled devices into your wireless network. You
can only establish WDS links with WDS-enabled devices.
Figure 125. WMI: Wireless Bridge Configuration
Provide information for the following parameters:
• AP Mode: Select the functionality for the unit: Access Point or Wireless Bridge. You can select Wireless
Bridge (also known as Wireless Distribution System) to disable access point functionality. Selecting Access
Point enables access point functionality and Wireless bridge functionality will still be available. Wireless sta-
tions will be able to associate with the access point.
• Bridge Restrict: Select Disabled in the Bridge Restrict menu to disable the wireless bridge restriction. Any
wireless bridge will be granted access. Select Enabled to enable the wireless bridge restriction. Only those
bridges selected in the Remote Bridges section will be granted access.
You must configure all Bridges Access Point with the same encryption and authentication mode as Open,
Shared, WEP, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and the same fixed channel.
Click Apply/Save to activate any changes.