WDS Profile
Overview
This shows you how to configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) profiles for the Zyxel Device 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 Zyxel Device 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 Zyxel Device.
Cancel
Click Cancel to exit this screen without saving your changes.