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Wireless distribution system (WDS) test (view source)
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===RUT2 ConfigurationRUT2 Configuration===
===RUT2 Configuration===
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For RUT2, the key steps are::
For RUT2, the key steps are:
* Scan and connect to RUT1’s Wi-Fi Access Point
* Scan and connect to RUT1’s Wi-Fi Access Point
* Change the network from auto (wifi0) to lan
* Change the network from ''auto (wifi0)'' to ''lan''
* Enable WDS in the '''Advanced Settings'''
* Enable WDS in the '''Advanced Settings'''
* Change the default IPv4 address to 192.168.10.2 and disable the DHCP server
* Change the default IPv4 address to ''192.168.10.2'' and disable the DHCP server
'''NOTE''': Follow these steps in the given order. Disabling RUT2's DHCP server first might cause loss of access to the router. Start by configuring Wi-Fi.
'''NOTE''': Follow these steps in the given order. Disabling RUT2's DHCP server first might cause loss of access to the router. Start by configuring Wi-Fi.
* Click '''Scan''' to search for nearby Wi-Fi networks and connect to RUT1’s Access Point. You can choose to scan either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band.
* Click '''Scan''' to search for nearby Wi-Fi networks and connect to RUT1’s Access Point. You can choose to scan either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band.
[[File:RutOS Relay WIFI extender 7.8 wifi scan.png|border|1100x1100px]]
[[File:RutOS Relay WIFI extender 7.8 wifi scan.png|border|1100x1100px]]
* After the scan, select RUT1’s Access Point and click '''Join network'''.
* After the scan, select RUT1’s Access Point and click '''Join network'''.
[[File:RutOS Relay WIFI extender 7.8 wifi scan connect.png|border|1100x1100px]]
[[File:RutOS Relay WIFI extender 7.8 wifi scan connect.png|border|1100x1100px]]
* Enter the Wi-Fi password or WPA passphrase for RUT1's Access Point.
* Enter the Wi-Fi password or WPA passphrase for RUT1's Access Point.
[[File:RutOS Relay WIFI extender 7.8 wifi scan connect join.png|border|1100x1100px]]
[[File:RutOS Relay WIFI extender 7.8 wifi scan connect join.png|border|1100x1100px]]
* In the Wireless Client Configuration window, change the Network setting to lan.
* In the Wireless Client Configuration window, change the '''Network setting''' to ''lan''.
[[File:WDS configuration wifi client interface.png|border|1100x1100px]]
[[File:WDS configuration wifi client interface.png|border|1100x1100px]]
* In the Advanced Settings tab, enable '''WDS'''.
* In the '''Advanced Settings''' tab, enable '''WDS'''.
[[File:WDS configuration enable wds_1.png|border|1100x1100px]]
[[File:WDS configuration enable wds_1.png|border|1100x1100px]]
====LAN and DHCP Configuration====
====LAN and DHCP Configuration====
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* Once the Wi-Fi is configured, update the LAN settings. Go to '''Network → LAN''', then click '''Edit'''.
* Once the Wi-Fi is configured, update the LAN settings. Go to '''Network → LAN''', then click '''Edit'''.
[[File:WDS configuration lan client edit_1.png|border|1100x1100px]]
[[File:WDS configuration lan client edit_1.png|border|1100x1100px]]
* After you clicked Edit button settings window will appear. Change IPv4 address and IPv4 netmask, disable DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 settings.
* After you clicked Edit button settings window will appear. Change IPv4 address and IPv4 netmask, disable DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 settings.
[[File:WDS configuration lan client edit.png|border|1100x1100px]]
[[File:WDS configuration lan client edit.png|border|1100x1100px]]
==Testing the Setup==
==Testing the Setup==
Once the configuration is complete, it's essential to test it to ensure everything works as expected.
Once the configuration is complete, it's essential to test it to ensure everything works as expected.
To test, log into either router and navigate to '''System → Maintenance → CLI'''. Log in with the username: ''root'' and the router’s admin password. Ping the other router or any connected device by typing ''ping <device_ip>'' in the console and pressing Enter:
To test, log into either router and navigate to '''System → Maintenance → CLI'''. Log in with the username: ''root'' and the router’s admin password. Ping the other router or any connected device by typing ''ping <device_ip>'' in the console and pressing Enter:
[[File:WDS configuration pinging example.png]]
[[File:WDS configuration pinging example.png]]
Replace <devices_ip> with an actual IP address of a device that is in your network and if the ping requests are successful it means the configuration is working. You can check the IP addresses of the devices connected to your network in RUT1's Status → Routes section.
Replace <devices_ip> with an actual IP address of a device that is in your network and if the ping requests are successful it means the configuration is working. You can check the IP addresses of the devices connected to your network in RUT1's Status → Routes section.
