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Configuring a Wireless Distribution
System (WDS)
The Gateway 7001 Series self-managed AP lets you connect multiple access points using
a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). WDS lets access points 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.
Understanding the WDS
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Wireless Distribution System
(WDS) is an 802.11f technology that wirelessly connects
access points, known as Basic Service Sets (BSS), to form what is known as an Extended
Service Set (ESS).
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
Important
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.
Summary of Contents for 7001 Series
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