WDS Profile

This shows you how to configure WDS (Wireless Disbribution System) profiles for the NWA/WAC to form a WDS with other APs.

WDS Profile 

This screen allows you to manage and create WDS profiles that can be used by the APs.

 

Configuration > Object > WDS Profile

Label

Description

Add

Click this to add a new profile.

Edit

Click this to edit the selected profile.

Remove

Click this to remove the selected profile.

#

This field is a sequential value, and it is not associated with a specific profile.

Profile Name

This field indicates the name assigned to the profile.

WDS SSID

This field shows the SSID specified in this WDS profile.

 

Add/Edit WDS Profile

This screen allows you to create a new WDS profile or edit an existing one.

 

Configuration > Object > WDS Profile > Add/Edit WDS Profile

Label

Description

Profile Name

Enter up to 31 alphanumeric characters for the profile name.

WDS SSID

Enter the SSID with which you want the NWA/WAC to connect to a root AP or repeater to form a WDS.

Pre-Shared Key

Enter a pre-shared key of between 8 and 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols) or 64 hexadecimal characters.

The key is used to encrypt the traffic between the APs.

OK

Click OK to save your changes back to the NWA/WAC.

Cancel

Click Cancel to exit this screen without saving your changes.