User's Manual

Virtual Network configuration
hwc_vnsconfiguration.fm
Wireless Distribution System
A31003-W1050-U100-2-7619
, March 2008
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Figure 16 WDS setup with multiple WDS VNSs
6.17.6 Key features of WDS
Some key features of WDS are:
• Tree-like topology
• Radio Channels
• Multi-root WDS topology
• Automatic discovery of parent and backup parent Wireless APs
• Link security
6.17.6.1 Tree-like topology
The Wireless APs in WDS configuration can be regarded as nodes, and these
nodes form a tree-like structure. The tree builds in a top down manner with the
Root Wireless AP being the tree root, and the Satellite Wireless AP being the tree
leaves.
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