Using Ruckus R700 Access Point with a Wi-Fi repeater/extender

[dan_w]

Hello,

I understand that a Wi-Fi repeater/extender is not the best way to do things, but occasionally it will solve a certain unique problem.  In my set up, I have 5 Ruckus R700 Access Points.  The set up procedure for the Wi-Fi zone repeater/extender is not difficult, the entire set up procedure worked perfectly with no glitches. However, when I try to connect to the OBRO WiFi extender, (has good reviews) my iPhone/iPad says "No Internet connection".

Could there be any kind of a setting that could be blocking the Ruckus Access Point from passing through data coming from the WiFi extender?

Thank you for any suggestions.

[syamantakomer]

Hi Dan,

Check if WDS is enabled or not.

Wireless Distribution System(WDS) can be Enabled or Disabled by using the following CLI commands for an AP

• Use the command below to check if WDS is Enabled or Disabled 

             get wds-mode <wlan name>  ( eg - rkscli:get wds-mode wlan0 )

• Use the command below to Enable or Disable WDS

            set wds-mode {enable|disable} <wlan name>
                      ( eg- rkscli:set wds-mode disable wlan0 )


NOTE: By default WDS is enabled on APs.