D-Link AirPremier DWL-2210AP Manual page 106

Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
Using WDS to Bridge Distant Wired LANs
In an ESS, a network of multiple access points, each access point serves part of an
area which is too large for a single access point to cover. You can use WDS to bridge
distant Ethernets to create a single LAN. For example, suppose you have one access
point which is connected to the network by Ethernet and serving multiple client stations
in the Conference Room (LAN Segment 1), and another Ethernet-wired access point
serving stations in the West Wing offices (LAN Segment 2).
You can bridge the
Conference Room and
West Wing access
points with a WDS
link to create a single
network for clients in
both areas.
Using WDS to Extend the Network Beyond the Wired Coverage Area
An ESS can extend the reach of the network into areas where cabling would be difficult,
costly, or inefficient.
For example, suppose you have an access point which is connected to the network by
Ethernet and serving multiple client stations in one area ("East Wing" in our example)
but cannot reach others which are out of range. Suppose also that it is too difficult
or too costly to wire
the distant area with
Ethernet cabling. You
can solve this problem
by placing a second
access point closer
to second group of
stations ("Poolside"
in our example) and
bridge the two APs
with a WDS link. This
extends your network
wirelessly by providing an extra hop to get to distant stations.
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