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Adding a Third EZ-Bridge LT2 Unit
AP Method - Easiest
Summary: It's possible to connect multiple units to a single unit configured as an access point. The AP Method is
the most straightforward method to mesh multiple units. The limitation of client units talking to an AP is about 30
units.
1. Change WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS | Mode to AP on one of the EZ-Bridge units.
2. Change WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS | Mode to CLIENT on the other EZ-Bridge units.
3. Perform a SITE SURVEY from the WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS page on each CLIENT. Find the SSID of
the AP and select then click CONNECT.
4. You should be able to connect many EZ-Bridge units set as CLIENT using this method.
5. After all units are working as expected, go into each CLIENT unit and set security on the WIRELESS
SECURITY SETTINGS page. After setting security on the CLIENT it will disconnect from the AP. Last step
is to set security on the AP to match that set in the CLIENT units. After setting the security to match in the
AP, the CLIENT units should reconnect automatically. You may have to reboot units to nudge them.
6. Use the Discovery Tool from the AP side to verify all the clients are active and check that all units have
unique IP addresses. You can set the IP Addresses from the Discovery Tool by highlighting the unit in the
list and then clicking on IP Details. You must enter the units User Name and Password in order to change
IP Details.
WDS Method – More transparent Bridging
Summary: It's possible to mesh 3 to 5 EZ-Bridge individual units together to create a 3-5 way bridge. The
throughput is reduced every time another unit is added so we recommend no more than 5 units configured like this
to avoid poor performance. If you need more units, we recommend setting 1 unit as an AP and the other units as
client units as above.
1. Change WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS | Mode to WDS on the two original EZ-Bridge units.
2. The units should still be able to communicate with each other. Make sure you check connectivity using the
e-zy.net Discovery Tool or pinging across the wireless link.
3. Setup the next unit (the third unit in our case). Set it's mode to WDS. Set its channel to the same channel
as the first two units. Make sure it has a unique IP address.
4. Change the WDS SECURITY on all 3 units. You access WDS Security by changing to Advanced Web,
then WIRELESS | WDS SETTINGS then SET SECURITY. WPA2 is the best security but you can set the
security to anything you desire. You can also disable the security. To set security choose an encryption
type, then create a key. This has to be exactly the same on all units.
5. If the First unit is A and the second is B and the new third unit is C, and assuming that unit C is has the
best line of site to unit A, we would add the MAC addresses of each unit in the peer unit's Current WDS AP
List on the WDS Settings page as follows:
Unit A MAC into unit B and unit C WDS AP List
Unit B MAC into unit A WDS AP List
Unit C MAC into unit A WDS AP List
6. After entering the MACs into the WDS AP List table and if the units are on the same channel and have the
same WDS security, they should all be bridged together. You can confirm by using the Discover Tool or
pinging each IP address. You may need to power cycle the units after setup to clear any temporary
settings.
7. The same concept will work for 3 to 5 units.
Note: If during the setup process you get stuck, it's best to take the units back to factory defaults and start over.
You can reset to factory defaults on the ADMIN page and then click on Reset To Defaults button. You can also
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reset to factory defaults by powering up the unit, waiting at least 2 minutes, then pressing and holding the black
reset button on the bottom of the unit for at least 15 seconds. Then wait for at least 2 minutes for reboot.
Addendum: Setting one or more WDS bridged units to provide Access Point Services to client devices.
1. If you want to setup one or more units as an AP (Access Point) so that devices like laptops or PDA or WiFi
enabled phones can connect to the network, just change the unit to AP+WDS mode in the WIRELESS
BASIC SETTINGS page. Please do this only after you have bridged the units successfully using WDS
mode.
2. After making this change the unit should still be bridged to the other units through WDS. Check this using
the Discovery Tool or pinging to the unit.
3. Set the AP side security by going to WIRELESS | SECURITY SETTINGS, choose an encryption and enter
a key. Keep in mind that the security type you choose has to be compatible with the capabilities of the
client devices that you want to use with the AP. Some client devices can only handle WEP encryption.
4. Set Your customized SSID on the WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS page. This is the SSID that is seen when
you perform a site survey on a client. It should be unique to you.
5. You should be able to connect to your new AP using your client device. You may need to power cycle the
EZ-Bridge unit to clear any temporary settings.
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