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Offline roycheng

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Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« on: November 28, 2011, 10:07:22 AM »
Hi all

Please help me to enable and configurate if AP6511 support WDS. Thanks


Offline Michael McNamara

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Re: Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 12:58:39 PM »
Hi roycheng and welcome to the forums!

There's no mention of WDS support in any of the spec sheets...

http://www.motorola.com/Business/US-EN/Business+Product+and+Services/Private+Broadband+Networks/AP6511_US-EN

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Re: Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2011, 07:58:33 PM »
Hi Micheal

Do you know how to set it and which models have this function?

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Re: Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2011, 08:10:49 PM »
HI

I want to bridge the same subnet using AP6511. Is AP6511 do it?
 
 Network  --- AP6511 ))) (((( AP6511 ---Network

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Re: Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2011, 09:56:35 PM »
You're looking for a point to point wireless bridge.... I believe the AP5131 and AP7131 can do that.

Mesh networking
To enable the extension of wireless network coverage to areas where ethernet or fiber cabling is cost-prohibitive or otherwise impractical, the AP-5131 can operate wirelessly, connecting to other access points for data backhaul, in a mesh topology. Enabling an array of applications, from simple point-to-point bridges connecting two wired networks, to complex multi-node, multi-link networks, this features offers a cost-effective way to extend the network outdoors or in remote areas, relying on a highly resilient, self-configuring system. Taking advantage of the dual-radio architecture and the easy-to-use configuration interface, it becomes a simple task to deploy a wireless network of access points connected securely via 802.11a, providing enterprise-class 802.11b/g service.

I would speak with your Motorola sales engineer before you look to purchase anything.

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Re: Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2011, 11:05:04 PM »
Hi all

You mean AP7131 & 5131 can do that, but AP6511 can't do?

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Re: Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2011, 11:09:56 AM »
That would be my interpretation looking at the spec sheets... but I would urge you to contact your Motorola sales engineer for confirmation that the product can do exactly what you're looking for.

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Re: Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2011, 03:06:47 AM »
Hi all,

with the new firmware release WiNG 5.2.0.0 the AP6511 is able to act as an independent AP with virtual controller capability. Maximum capacity of a Virtual Controller Access Point is to be able to manage 24 other APs of the same model.  WiNG v5.2 supports Virtual Controller capability only on the following platforms: AP 7131/AP 6532 and AP 6511. The other 802.11n APs will have this functionality in a follow‐on release. To be read in the release notes WiNG 5.2.0.0.

With other words you are able to create a Mesh network with the AP6511 (Base and Client Bridge etc.)

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Re: Is AP6511 support Wireless distribution system (WDS) mode?
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2011, 03:55:20 AM »
Hi all

do you know how to setup mesh networking in Motorola?

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Roy Cheng