TECHNICAL BRIEF
Overview
This document explains the WDS
(Wireless Distribution System)
features provided by the 3Com
®
OfficeConnect
®
Wireless 11a/b/g
Access Point (3CRWE454A72). These
features allow you to build a com-
pletely wireless infrastructure
because the network equipment no
longer has to be connected to a wired
LAN. Also, WDS features allow you to
create large wireless networks by
linking several wireless access points
with WDS links. WDS is normally
used in large, open areas where
pulling wires is cost prohibitive,
restricted or physically impossible.
Configuring a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
with the 3Com
®
OfficeConnect
®
Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point
Point-to-Point WDS Link
Point-to-Multipoint WDS Link
