Central Unit In An All-Wireless Network - Cisco Aironet 340 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples

Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network

In an all-wireless network, an Access Point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The
Access Point is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all
stations together. The Access Point serves as the focal point for communications,
increasing the communication range of wireless users. Figure 1-4 shows an
Access Point in an all-wireless network.
Figure 1-4 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network
Access Point
(Root Unit)
Cisco Aironet Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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