Wireless Distribution System
Abbreviated as WDS, in wireless networking, a Wireless Distribution System is used to extend your wireless network coverage. The Wireless Distribution System basically enables wireless interconnection of access points in an 802.11 network expand by using multiple access points without a wired backbone.
See distribution system.
See “DD-WRT Tutorial 2: Extend Range with WDS” on Wi-Fi Planet.
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