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Configuring the Wireless Distribution
System (WDS)
The D-Link DWL-2210AP lets you connect multiple access points using a Wireless
Distribution System (WDS).WDS allows access points to communicate with one another
wirelessly in a standardized way. This capability is critical in providing a seamless
experience for roaming clients and for managing multiple wireless networks. It can also
simplify the network infrastructure by reducing the amount of cabling required.
The following sections describe how to configure the WDS on the D-Link DWL-
2210AP:
• Understanding the Wireless Distribution System
• Using WDS to Bridge Distant Wired LANs
• Using WDS to Extend the Network Beyond the Wired Coverage Area
• Backup Links and Unwanted Loops in WDS Bridges
• Security Considerations Related to WDS Bridges
• Navigating to WDS Settings
• Configuring WDS Settings
• Example of Configuring a WDS Link
• Updating Settings
Understanding the Wireless Distribution System
A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is an
access points, known as Basic Service Sets (BSS), to form what is known as an
Extended Service Set (ESS).
A
BSS
generally equates to an access point (deployed as a single-AP wireless
"network"), except in cases where multi-BSSID features make a single access point
look like two or more access points to the network. In such cases, the access point
has multiple unique BSSIDs
802.11f
technology that wirelessly connects
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