
Working with a Wireless Distribution System
Simple WDS Configuration
SCALANCE WLC711
11-2 C79000-G8976-C260-03, 07/2012, User Guide, V8.11
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 SCALANCE IWLAN Controller.
However, when a Wireless AP is installed in a remote location and can’t be wired to the
distribution system, an intermediate Wireless AP is connected to the distribution system via the
Ethernet link. This intermediate Wireless AP forwards and receives the user traffic from the
remote Wireless AP over a radio link.
The intermediate Wireless AP that is connected to the distribution system via the Ethernet
network is called Root AP, and the Wireless AP that is remotely located is called the Satellite AP.
The following figure illustrates the Simple WDS configuration:
Figure 11-1 Simple WDS Configuration
Wireless Repeater Configuration
In Wireless Repeater configuration, a Repeater Wireless AP is installed between the Root Wireless
AP and the Satellite Wireless AP. The Repeater Wireless AP relays the user traffic between the
Root Wireless AP and the Satellite Wireless AP. This increases the WLAN range.
Wireless Controller
Root Wireless AP
Satellite Wireless AP
Client Devices
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