WDS vs Centralized AP

Atlant · Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:12 pm

I need to setup a wireless network, for about 100 clients on an area of about 2-3 sq. km!
Now, I want you opinion about what will be better!
a WDS made of 3 AP's using 3 WiFi cards of about 100mW or one single AP - made of 3 router-boards with same cards etc.
What system will stand better and give a better quality?
Thx in advance!

ofasa · Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:39 pm

What will your clients use as CPE's? Is the terrain flat?

Atlant · Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:48 pm

Yes the area is flat! There is no geographical or territorial problem,and teh area is not so big! I just wanna know what arhitecture will give better results!

ofasa · Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:23 pm

What would you be using as CPE's?

Atlant · Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:29 pm

well - i don't consider something specific! I would like it to be up to user.
D-Links + Californias for ex! anything like that!

ofasa · Wed Nov 23, 2005 3:35 pm

If locating the remote AP's isn't a problem, I'd go with the WDS setup. Should have better coverage.