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Overview
You can use WDS links to create loop-free topologies, such as a star or tree of access
points.
Figure 26: WDS Star of Wireless Access Points
When used together with bridge mode and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), you can use
WDS links to create redundant topologies, such as a loop or mesh of linked access points.
Figure 27: Two Access Points Linked by a WDS Bridge
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