WDS Setup question

[trynot]

Is it possible to have this setup? An WDS AP connected to the internet that allows wireless clients --> WDS Bridge connected to a wired Ethernet client and not used for wireless clients --> an WDS Station that will allow wireless clients.

I am planning on using DDWRT on 1x Buffalo WZR-300HP and 2x Linksys WRT54G. The plan is for the Buffalo router will connect to the Internet and allow wireless clients to connect, one Linksys router to be the WDS bridge and have a single wired desktop connection that should be able to access the internet through the Buffalo router, and finally the other Linksys router to be a WDS station to serve wireless clients at the end point utilizing the WDS bridge to access Internet through the Buffalo router.

 

[stevech]

WDS is infamous for being unreliable. And by its nature it halves the WiFi-link speed - which can be OK if the WiFi signal strength is excellent an enables at least 200% of the data rate you want for the Internet or any LAN NASes, etc.

Better than WDS (repeater) to improve coverage is the use of a WiFi access point (AP). You place an AP near the weak signal area. The AP connects to the router via one of several means:
Cat5 cable (always best)
Ethernet/IP over power wiring (HomePlug, et al)
Ethernet/IP over existing TV coax cable (MoCA)
See the forum section on the above technologies.

The WRT54G - is rather slow, is 11b/g only. I retired mine years ago as it was limiting the WAN speeds when I got to 10+ Mbps service.
I use a $35 ASUS RT-N12D1 in the AP mode plus MoCA, to add coverage. Just fine for handheld devices and things that don't need super speed.