
Chapter 20: Wireless Distribution System
Using WDS To Extend Network Beyond The Wired Coverage Area
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Figure 20.1 Bridged Distant Wired LANs
20.1.2 Using WDS To Extend 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 Ether-
net 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 the second group of stations (“Poolside” in our example in
Figure 20.1.3 on page 205) and bridge the two APs with a WDS link. This extends your
network wirelessly by providing an extra hop to get to distant stations (see Figure 20.1.3 on
page 205).
WDS Bridge
Client Station
Client Station
Client Station
“Conference Room” AP
“West Wing” AP
Client Station
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