WDS link

Why other products like tp-link access dont work in wds mode with mikrotik APs ? or is there some way to make it works ?

http://forum.mikrotik.com/t/using-wds-to-wirelessly-connect-an-airport-express-router-secondary-to-a-mikrotik-primary/118535/5

Since of ROS 6.40.4 (current)(2017-10-03), WDS from other brands have problem to connect on MikroTik’s devices.
On 6.40.4 has introduced this fix *) wireless - improved WPA2 key exchange reliability; due to Krack vulnerability.

More info about Krack here: http://forum.mikrotik.com/t/routeros-v6-39-3-v6-40-4-v6-41rc-not-affected-by-wpa2-vulnerabilities/113154/1