Simple WDS Configuration

In a typical WDS configuration, the wireless APs are connected to the distribution system via an Ethernet network, which provides connectivity to the wireless controller.

However, when an AP is installed in a remote location and can‘t be wired to the distribution system, an intermediate AP is connected to the distribution system via the Ethernet link. This intermediate AP forwards and receives the user traffic from the remote AP over a radio link.

The intermediate AP that is connected to the distribution system via the Ethernet network is called Root AP, and the AP that is remotely located is called the Satellite AP.

The following figure illustrates the Simple WDS configuration: