Key Features Of Wds - Extreme Networks Summit WM User Manual

Figure 16: WDS setup with multiple WDS WM-ADs
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Key features of WDS

Some key features of WDS are:
Tree-like topology
Radio Channels
Multi-root WDS topology
Automatic discovery of parent and backup parent Altitude APs
Link security
Tree-like topology
The Altitude APs in WDS configuration can be regarded as nodes, and these nodes form a tree-like
structure. The tree builds in a top down manner with the Root Altitude AP being the tree root, and the
Satellite Altitude AP being the tree leaves.
The nodes in the tree-structure have a parent-child relationship. The Altitude AP that provides the WDS
service to the other Altitude APs in the downstream direction is a parent. The Altitude APs that
establish a link with the Altitude AP in the upstream direction for WDS service are children.
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