Layer 3 Network Operation - Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview
Network Deployment Examples

Layer 3 Network Operation

The access points support Layer 3 network operation. Access points and controllers in Layer 3
configurations use IP addresses and UDP packets, which can be routed through large networks. Layer 3
operation is scalable and recommended by Cisco.
Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer-3 wireless network configuration containing access points and a
controller.
Figure 1-8 Typical Layer 3 Access Point Network Configuration Example
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