The only wireless mode that allows bridging (Layer 2) over a connection to a non-MikroTik (standard 802.11) access point is station-pseudobridge. It fakes (spoofs) a bridge by using the wireless interface's MAC address for Ethernet clients behind it.
A.✔station-pseudobridge – Works with any AP and can bridge Ethernet → WiFi for one client.
B.✘station – Only works at Layer 3 (routing or NAT).
C.✘station-wds – Requires WDS support, which only MikroTik devices support.
D.✘bridge – Not a wireless mode; it’s an interface type used in Layer 2.
Extract from Official MTCNA Course Material – Wireless Bridging:
“station-pseudobridge allows bridging to non-MikroTik APs. Suitable for simple Layer 2 extension with one client.”
Extract from René Meneses MTCNA Study Guide – Wireless Modes:
“For compatibility with standard APs, use station-pseudobridge mode. Other bridge modes require MikroTik AP.”
Extract from MikroTik Wiki – Wireless Bridging:
“station-pseudobridge is used when connecting to a standard access point while still wanting to bridge to local Ethernet.”
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