WDS REPEATER on QCA

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-[[Image:WDS_0.png|thumbnail|Main (root) - WDS AP router]]+This page is now deprecated, instead see: https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WDS_Linked_router_network
-[[Image:WDS_1.png|thumbnail|Setting wifi on WDS AP]]+
-[[Image:WDS_2.png|thumbnail|Setting security on WDS AP]]+
-[[Image:WDS_3.png|thumbnail|Basic setup on WDS STA]]+
-[[Image:WDS_4.png|thumbnail|Router mode on WDS STA - disabled NAT]]+
-[[Image:WDS_5.png|thumbnail|Setting repeating on WDS STA]]+
-[[Image:WDS_6.png|thumbnail|Setting security on WDS Repeater]]+
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-Goal of this tutorial is to help you to extend your wireless network using WDS. +
-There are many howtos on this manner. This is one of the way to repeat your signal.+
-It will work as a true layer2 bridge repaetater, meaning all clients can see each other and can share data.+
-Client bridge (Routed) repeater is just a workaround as Mr BransLayer (main developer of dd-wrt) stated. +
-Advantages of WDS is that clients can move seamlessly from one AP to another. +
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-'''Note:''' WDS and Client bridge both share a common downfall, that is, for every hop, +
-the effective bandwidth is reduced by half. It is normal because WDS AP and WDS STA are working like a walkie-talkie. +
-Only one can "speak at the time" and the others will have to listen. +
-WDS STA has to connect to the main AP, WDS AP, via wireless and therefore the radio can not receive or send information to the client+
-(laptop, cellphone, etc) when it is being sent or received to the main AP.+
-You can connect as many routers as you like (at least in theory) like this:+
-WDS AP (root) < -- > WDS STA + WDS AP < -- > WDS STA + WDS AP < -- > WDS STA + WDS AP...+
-This is called '''Multi WDS Repeater'''.+
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-You can configure 2 different or 2 same SSIDs in the WDS Repeater. +
-The networks can have the same SSID and the same security settings. +
-Doing so will allow your wireless clients to choose which device to connect based on signal strenght.+
-This tutorial is slightly different. Every WDS AP will have different SSID. This is suitably for hotels+
-where every floor will have its own SSID (e.g 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc).+
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-'''Prerequisites:''' +
-Two Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) chipbased routers. +
-Both of them must use same 802.11 standard (i.e. 802.11n/802.11n) +
-Both routers will be in the same subnet 192.168.2.0/24 in my example. First (root) will host internet and will have local IP 192.168.2.5 +
-and the second will have local IP 192.168.2.25 +
-You can change this values according to your needs. +
-Set DHCP on first router: +
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-Access Point (root router) +
-AP Basic Wireless config: +
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-In Wireless->Basic Settings: +
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-1. Set '''Wireless Mode''' to "WDS AP". +
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-2. Change the '''SSID''' to something known, and note it. +
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-3. A '''fixed Channel''' is also recommended, but not required. +
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-Click '''Apply Settings'''. +
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-In Wireless->Wireless Security: +
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-1. Set the security to whatever you like. +
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-2. Note the security type and passphrase. +
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-Click '''Apply Settings'''. +
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-'''WDS Station'''(second router) +
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-WDS Station Basic Wireless config: +
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-This is the harder part. +
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-Connect the computer to the WDS Station, and set a static on the computer to 192.168.2.254. +
-Log into the WDS Station's interface. +
-In Setup->Basic Settings: +
-Under WAN '''Connection Type''', set Connection Type to "Disabled". +
-Enable STP +
-Under Network Setup, Router IP: +
-Change the '''Local IP Address''' to 192.168.2.25 (or something out of range root router DHCP server). +
-Change the '''Gateway''' to 192.168.2.5. +
-Under Network Setup, Network Address Server Settings (DHCP), change DHCP Server to '''Disable'''. +
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-Click '''Apply Settings'''. +
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-In Advanced Routing->'''Operating Mode''': +
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-1. Set the Operating Mode to '''Router''' (this will disable NAT). +
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-2. Under Dynamic Routing choose '''LAN&WLAN''' Interface. +
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-Click '''Apply Settings'''. +
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-Log in to the new IP address you set for '''Local IP Address'''. +
-Under Wireless->Basic Settings (read carefully): +
-Under Physical Interface ath0: +
-Set '''Wireless Mode''' to "WDS Station". +
-Set '''Wireless Network Name''' to the SSID used on the AP (this is the SSID that the WDS Station is connecting to as a client). +
-Under Virtual Interfaces, click '''Add'''. +
-Under Virtual Interfaces, Virtual Interfaces ath0.1 (this is the interface that client computers can connect to): +
-Set the Wireless Mode to "AP" (or "WDS AP" if you want Multi WDS). +
-Set the SSID to something '''DIFFERENT''' than the previous SSID -- '''IMPORTANT'''. +
-Click '''Apply Settings'''. +
-Under Wireless->Wireless Security: +
-Under Physical Interface ath0, set security settings to match those on the AP. +
-Under Virtual Interfaces ath0.1, set security settings. The security settings here may be different than previous, but most likely you'll want to set them the same. +
-Click '''Apply Settings'''. +
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-Additionally you can '''disable SPI Firewall''' because it is not needed.+

Revision as of 21:18, 10 August 2017

This page is now deprecated, instead see: https://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WDS_Linked_router_network