TL-WDR6500 router 5G wireless bridge (WDS) how to set?

Source: Internet
Author: User
The primary and secondary routers use wireless WDS bridging. Wireless terminals can connect the primary and secondary routers to the Internet, and automatically switch between the routers to achieve roaming. The topology is as follows:
WDS bridge application topology
For more information about WDS bridging, see:
Confirm the wireless signal name, encryption method, wireless password, and wireless channel of the master router. The following parameters are used:
Note:Before setting, you must set the wireless channel of the primary router.
1 Disable DHCP Server
Connect the computer to the secondary Router. On the logon management page, click DHCPServer> DHCPService, Select the DHCP serverDisable, ClickSave. You do not need to restart the router. Continue with the next step.
2 Modify wireless parameters and enable WDS Scanning signal
Click Wireless Settings 5 GHz> Basic wireless settings, Modify SSID No.  Same as the primary router, fixed Channel, Select Enable WDS, Click Scan.
3 Select the main router signal
Find the SSID of the primary router on the scan page, and click Connection.
Note:: If WDS cannot scan the signal of the primary router, make sure that the primary router enables the wireless function and try to reduce the distance between the primary and secondary routers.
4 Select the encryption method and enter the wireless password
In the key type drop-down box, select Encryption method, In KeyEnter the wireless password of the master router, and then click Save. You do not need to restart the router. Continue with the next step.
5 Set the wireless password of the secondary router
Click Wireless Settings 5 GHz> Wireless security settings, Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, In PSKPassword Set the same wireless password as the primary router, clickSave. You do not need to restart the router. Continue with the next step.
Note:The SSID and wireless password of the secondary router can be different from that of the primary router. If you want to implement roaming, it must be the same as that of the primary router.
6 , Modification management IP Address
Click Network Parameters > LAN Port settings, Modify the IP address in the same CIDR block as the primary router, and click Save, Click OKWait until the restart is completed.
Note:: Use the modified IP address to log on to the secondary router management interface after the restart.
Open the browser and log on to the management interface through the management IP address modified by the secondary router. Click Running status  , Observe Wireless status 5 GHz> WDS Status, Display Successful.

Now the wireless WDS bridging configuration is complete, and the wireless terminal under the secondary router is connected to zhangsan_5 G, and the network can be accessed normally. When the terminal moves, it can automatically roam between the primary and secondary routers.

Contact Us

The content source of this page is from Internet, which doesn't represent Alibaba Cloud's opinion; products and services mentioned on that page don't have any relationship with Alibaba Cloud. If the content of the page makes you feel confusing, please write us an email, we will handle the problem within 5 days after receiving your email.

If you find any instances of plagiarism from the community, please send an email to: info-contact@alibabacloud.com and provide relevant evidence. A staff member will contact you within 5 working days.

A Free Trial That Lets You Build Big!

Start building with 50+ products and up to 12 months usage for Elastic Compute Service

  • Sales Support

    1 on 1 presale consultation

  • After-Sales Support

    24/7 Technical Support 6 Free Tickets per Quarter Faster Response

  • Alibaba Cloud offers highly flexible support services tailored to meet your exact needs.