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Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points

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Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
This section describes the autonomous access point's role in three common wireless network
configurations. The autonomous access point's default configuration is as a root unit connected to a
wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network.
The autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes:
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Cable security bracket—The cable security bracket (see
and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to prevent the
installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The cable security bracket
is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a ceiling or wall.
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Root access point—Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients.
Repeater access point—Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and
supports wireless clients
Workgroup bridge—Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point or bridge, and
supports wired network devices.
Root bridge—Connected to a wired LAN and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients.
Non-root bridge —Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root bridge, supports wireless
clients, and supports wired clients.
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