Bap120 Fundamentals; Bap120 Functions - Nortel 120 Using Manual

BAP120 Fundamentals

Understanding the fundamentals of the BAP120 helps you set up, configure,
and use the BAP120.
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BAP120 functions

The access point supports up to four Virtual Access Points (VAP) per
physical radio interface, that is four on the 802.11a radio and four on the
802.11b/g radio. Using this access point, traffic can be separated for
different user groups using an access point that services one area. For
each VAP, different security settings, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
assignments, and other parameters can be applied.
Each radio interface on the access point can operate in one of four modes:
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"BAP120 functions" (page 9)
"Hardware Description" (page 11)
"Network topologies" (page 14)
"System defaults" (page 18)
Access Point – Providing connectivity to wireless clients in the service
area.
Repeater – Providing an extended link to a remote access point from
the wired LAN. In this mode, the access point does not have a cable
connection to the wired Ethernet LAN. In this mode, at least one access
point must have wired connectivity to enable the signal to repeat to the
next unwired access point.
Bridge – Providing links to access points operating in Bridge or Root
Bridge mode and thereby connecting other wired LAN segments.
Root Bridge – Providing links to other access points operating in Bridge
mode and thereby connecting other wired LAN segments. Only one unit
in the wireless bridge network can be set to Root Bridge mode.
Using the Nortel Business Access Point 120
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