WDS Wireless distribution service is supposed to be a consumer grade easy to set up wireless bridging system. I've noticed that the WDS interoperability is getting worse as more and more products claim to support WDS
Some tips do not buy kit with WDS unless it also supports WPA with WDS. Many product support WPA but only support clear or WEP for WDS. This makes not sense. Get stuff that supports WPA on WDS.
The vendor incompatibility is getting really bad. Phone the manufacturer and ask if the unit you plan to buy will ACTUALLY work with your set up. If they are not sure make sure you can return the kit to the store if it does not work for you.
Finally it is worth buying both WDS points from the same manufacturer this will limit the compatibility concerns.
Some tips do not buy kit with WDS unless it also supports WPA with WDS. Many product support WPA but only support clear or WEP for WDS. This makes not sense. Get stuff that supports WPA on WDS.
The vendor incompatibility is getting really bad. Phone the manufacturer and ask if the unit you plan to buy will ACTUALLY work with your set up. If they are not sure make sure you can return the kit to the store if it does not work for you.
Finally it is worth buying both WDS points from the same manufacturer this will limit the compatibility concerns.