The best replacement for wds is repeater.

The best alternatives to wds are rated as following:
★★★★★  repeater
★★★  mdt
★★  sccm
★★  ris
★★  repeater bridge
★★  ghost
★★  eds
★★  client bridge
★  fog
★  mesh
★  access point
★  mdt 2012
★  extend
★  acronis
★  kos
★  wps
★  ap mode
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  waik
  extend network airport
  wireless bridge
  wireless repeater
  roaming

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Speaking about wds, one probably shouldn't forget about ap.

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★★★★★ ap
★★★★★ wpa
★★★★ pxe
★★ sccm
★★ mdt
★★ access point
★ mdt 2010
★ ap mode
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