Log into the internet connected router ( We will call this the Main router ) . Select Wireless Bridge from the menu .
Place a checkmark next to Enable Wireless Bridging & Enable only specific Access Points to connect .
Enter the second Router or AP WLAN Mac address into the AP1 box . Select Apply Changes .

** NOTE **
When using Mac address filtering you must add the WLan Mac of the Router or AP into Main routers Mac Address filter allow list .

Select Security . Make a note of all settings .
Select Wireless > Channel & SSID . Make note of all the settings .

Log into second router or AP . When using WDS with a second router it must be set up as a Access Point .
Select Wireless > Channel & SSID . All settings must match the main router . Select Apply Changes .
Select Security . All settings must match the main router . Select Apply Changes .

Select Wireless> Wireless Bridge . Place a checkmark next to Enable Wireless Bridging & Enable only specific Access Points to connect.

Enter the WLAN Mac Address of the main router into the AP1 box . Select Apply Changes .

To test the WDS Link select Start > Run > cmd /k ping 192.168.2.254 /n 10 .
You Should get a dialog box which reads something like this:
Reply from 192.168.2.254: bytes=32 time=17ms TTL=64

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by SVG1 edited by sashwa
last modified: 2006-10-27 23:01:35