Using Wds To Connect Two Ethernet Networks - Extreme Networks Summit WM Technical Reference Manual

Using WDS to connect two Ethernet networks

An interesting application of WDS is to provide a wireless link (bridge) between two networks (e.g. two
buildings) that have no wired connection. To set-up bridging between two networks, do the following:
1 Identify the number of APs required and their position in order to provide the bridging link, while
taking into consideration any existing APs on both networks. Consider using two or more hops only
if the distance cannot be covered with one WDS hop.
2 Identify the preferred and back-up parents for every WDS child AP so that the parents are close
enough to their children in order to guarantee max PHY rate.
3 Identify the channels to be used by every WDS link. If using more than one WDS hop, try switching
between radios every hop to avoid overloading a single channel.
4 Then do the following:
Create a WDS WM-AD for all APs involved in a bridge.
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For each WDS child set the preferred and back-up parents.
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