Setting Bridge Network With WDS on BL-201

Server (AP - Access Point)

1. Wireless

   • Mode: Access Point (AP)
   • Enable WDS: Yes
   • SSID: Set your preferred SSID
   • Encryption: WPA2-PSK (recommended)
   • Key: Set your Wi-Fi password
   • Assign to network: LAN

2. Network → Interfaces

   • br-lan: Interface for LAN
   • Static IP: e.g., 192.168.1.1/24
   • Firewall zone: LAN

3. Firewall

   • Ensure LAN zone allows input, output, and forwarding
   • Masquerading and MSS clamping: Disabled
   • No need for NAT on LAN zone

Client (WDS Station)

1. Wireless

   • Mode: Client (WDS)
   • Scan → Join network (same SSID as AP)
   • Encryption: Same as AP
   • Assign to network: LAN
   • Firewall zone: LAN

2. Network → Interfaces

   • br-lan: Bridge including LAN ports and WLAN
   • Set protocol: Static IP (e.g., 192.168.1.2/24) or DHCP client
   • Gateway and DNS: Point to AP (e.g., 192.168.1.1)
   • Firewall zone: LAN

3. Network → Devices

   • Add bridge: br-lan

     • Include: wlan0, eth0.1 (if VLAN used)
   • Disable: wan, wan6, eth0.2 (if used for WAN)
     

     I dont know why but dont forget to do this, because if not, the bridge is not working

   • Note: Disabling WAN may be required to prevent conflict

     • Sometimes eth0 is split into VLANs (eth0.1 = LAN, eth0.2 = WAN), bridge only eth0.1

4. Firewall

   • Remove/disable WAN zone if unused
   • Ensure only LAN zone is active and includes br-lan

Notes

• Use the same channel and bandwidth for better WDS performance
• Avoid using DHCP server on client, let the server handle it
• Ensure MAC filter is off or includes the client's MAC
• Disable IPv6 if not used to simplify setup
• Bridging over wireless may introduce some latency