Draytek Vigor2133 User Manual page 193

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WDS means Wireless Distribution System. It is a protocol for connecting two access points (AP)
wirelessly. Usually, it can be used for the following application:

Provide bridge traffic between two LANs through the air.

Extend the coverage range of a WLAN.
Refer to the following table:
WDS Mode
Bridge
Repeater
The WDS - Repeater mode is implemented in Vigor router. The application for the
WDS-Repeater mode is depicted as below:
Click WDS from Wireless LAN menu. The following page will be shown.
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Wireless Comparisons
Signal

Wireless stations (clients) within the effective range of
wireless signal can access into Internet through the router
/AP.

Wireless stations (clients) out of the effective range of
Limited
wireless signal cannot access into Internet through the
router /AP with Bridge mode configured.

The packets received from a WDS link will only be forwarded
to local wired or wireless hosts.

Wireless stations (clients) within the effective range of
wireless signal can access into Internet through the router
/AP.

Wireless stations (clients) out of the effective range of
Extended
wireless signal can access into Internet through the router
/AP with Repeater mode configured.

The packets received from one Vigor router can be repeated
to another AP (remotely) through WDS links.

Only Repeater mode can do WDS-to-WDS packet forwarding.
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