9 Installation / Setup
4.1.2 LAN port
Set LAN side Ethernet settings
LAN Side IP address - Allows ad min is tra tor to
have LAN IP assigned by DHCP Server or specify
a static IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN side of
the AirStation.
■ Note: If the AirStation’s LAN IP address is
changed, the confi guring computer’s IP must be
changed to the same range to continue confi gura-
tion. If the LAN IP is changed, restart the AirSta-
tion.
Default Gateway - Allows administrator to use the Default Gateway address (the AirStation’s IP address),
assign a specifi c Gateway address, or block clients from Gateway notifi cation.
DNS server - Allows administrator to use the default DNS address (the AirStation’s IP address), assign
specifi c DNS addresses.
4.1.3 Wireless LAN Computer Limitation
MAC Address Registration
Wireless LAN Restriction Setup - This op-
tion limits the PCs allowed a wireless connection
to the AirStation. It is used to control the wireless
connections to the AirStation.
Register for allowable PC’s MAC address
- MAC access restriction set up in LAN. Click to
input the MAC addresses to be allowed to com-
municate.
MAC address list - Display a table list of all MAC
addresses.
Wireless PC’s Connection - Select Limit to
restrict the connection and Do not Limit for open
access. Register your client PC’s MAC address
before selecting Set.
4.1.4 Wireless Bridge (WDS)
Wireless Distribution System allows the wireless connection of access points to extend a wired or wireless
infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or too expensive to implement.
Wireless bridge (WDS) function: Select
Enable to allow WDS mode between AirStations
or Disable to block communication between
AirStations.
Wireless bridge (WDS) dedicated mode:
Select Enable to disable wireless PCs from com-
municating with the AirStation.
■ Note: Both AirStations must support WDS to com-
municate with each other. WDS confi guration process
must be repeated with other bridge access points.
Example: AP1 MAC Address is entered into AP2;
AP2 MAC Address is entered into AP1;
Fig ure 4.1.2
LAN Port
Setting
Fig ure 4.13
Wireless LAN
Computer
Limitation
Fig ure 4.1.4
Wireless
Bridge
(WDS)
