WDS & Repeater Modes Bridge Mode Repeater Mode
WDS WDS & Repeater Modes The DrayTek AP-800 can act as a standalone wireless access point, ideal for adding wireless connectivity to an existing LAN but also operates in several other wireless modes to provide enlarged wireless coverage or wireless bridges to other parts of your LAN. Many different configurations are possible:
Bridge Mode This mode joins two parts of the same logical network which cannot be otherwise connected by cables, for example between two adjacent buildings. As the AP-800 has a built-in 4-Port switch, you can then connect up to 4 wired devices/PCs directly to it:
Repeater Mode As a repeater, the AP-800 can extend the wireless coverage of a network. You can add multiple units to extend the range in multiple directions or multiple hops (for best performance, more than two is not recommended due to latency and channel congestion which can result).
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WDS
In the diagram below, there are two AP-800's to extend the range in different directions:
Station Mode In 'Station Mode' a remote station (computer or other device) can connect to the AP-800 using a regular ethernet cable, but the AP-800 connects to the remote LAN over wireless. The AP-800 has a built-in 4-port Ethernet switch so you can connect up to 4 client devices directly by wired Ethernet (100BaseT RJ45):
Station mode can also be used for games consoles or other Multimedia devices:
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Bridge Mode This mode joins two parts of the same logical network which cannot be otherwise connected by cables, for example between two adjacent buildings. As the AP-800 has a built-in 4-Port switch, you can then connect up to 4 wired devices/PCs directly to it:
Repeater Mode As a repeater, the AP-800 can extend the wireless coverage of a network. You can add multiple units to extend the range in multiple directions or multiple hops (for best performance, more than two is not recommended due to latency and channel congestion which can result).
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WDS
In the diagram below, there are two AP-800's to extend the range in different directions:
Station Mode In 'Station Mode' a remote station (computer or other device) can connect to the AP-800 using a regular ethernet cable, but the AP-800 connects to the remote LAN over wireless. The AP-800 has a built-in 4-port Ethernet switch so you can connect up to 4 client devices directly by wired Ethernet (100BaseT RJ45):
Station mode can also be used for games consoles or other Multimedia devices:
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