Cisco 1242AP and wireless distribution system

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does the Cisco 1242 access point support WDS as in 'Wireless Distribution System'? (not wireless domain service). I'm trying to configure my 1242 as a wireless bridge to connect to an O2wireless box router but without success. The O2 router help files only refer to allowing connections using the Wireless Distribution System which I fear (as a newbie) might not be the same thing as allowing a wireless bridge device to connect. I'm a bit confused about this so thanks for any pointers.

Seen a few posts on other websites - regarding Netgear, Belkin wireless devices trying to connect using the WDS, no sucess stories :o(
Here is a Wikipedia link on the subject and vendors that support it:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System
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