Central Unit In An All-Wireless Network; Bridge Network With Wireless Clients - Cisco 1242AG - Aironet - Wireless Access Point Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network

In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The autonomous
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 1-8

Bridge Network with Wireless Clients

The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to
the main LAN (see
Figure 1-9
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Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in an all-wireless network.
Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network
Access point
Figure 1-9). The bridge units can also support wireless clients.
Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Clients
Root bridge
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
Non-root bridge
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