Draytek Vigor2926, User Manual

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WDS means Wireless Distribution System. It is a protocol for connecting two access points (AP)
wirelessly. Usually, it can be used for the following application:
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Provide bridge traffic between two LANs through the air.
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Extend the coverage range of a WLAN.
Refer to the following table:
WDS Mode Wireless
Signal
Comparisons
Bridge
Limited 
Wireless stations (clients) within the effective range of
wireless signal can access into Internet through the router
/AP.
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Wireless stations (clients) out of the effective range of
wireless signal cannot access into Internet through the
router /AP with Bridge mode configured.
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The packets received from a WDS link will only be forwarded
to local wired or wireless hosts.
Repeater
Extended 
Wireless stations (clients) within the effective range of
wireless signal can access into Internet through the router
/AP.
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Wireless stations (clients) out of the effective range of
wireless signal can access into Internet through the router
/AP with Repeater mode configured.
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The packets received from one Vigor router can be repeated
to another AP (remotely) through WDS links.
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Only Repeater mode can do WDS-to-WDS packet forwarding.
To meet the above requirement, two WDS modes are implemented in Vigor router. One is
Bridge, the other is Repeater. Below shows the function of WDS-bridge interface:
The application for the WDS-Repeater mode is depicted as below: