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ZyAIR B-3000 User’s Guide
61 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN
6.3.2 Multiple ESS Mode
Select Multiple ESS from the Operating Mode drop-down list box to display the following
screen. Refer to the chapter on Multiple ESS and VLAN for configuration and detailed
information.
You cannot configure WPA on your ZyAIR in Multiple ESS mode.
6.3.3 Bridge/Repeater Mode
The ZyAIR can act as a wireless network bridge and establish up to six wireless links with
other APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device, which also must be in
bridge mode.
In the example below, when both ZyAIRs are in Bridge/Repeater mode, they form a WDS
(Wireless Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN 1 to connect to the computers
in LAN 2.
Figure 21 Bridging Example
Be careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the ZyAIR. Bridge loops cause
broadcast traffic to circle the network endlessly, resulting in possible throughput degradation
and disruption of communications. The following examples show two network topologies that
can lead to this problem:
Output Power Set the output power of the ZyAIR in this field. If there is a high density of APs within
an area, decrease the output power of the ZyAIR to reduce interference with other
APs.
The options are 17dBm (50mW), 15dBm (32mW), 13dBm (20mW) or 11dBm
(12.6mW).
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the ZyAIR.
Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Table 11 Wireless: Access Point
LABEL DESCRIPTION