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– Repeater—Specifies that the unit operates as a repeater access point
not connected to Ethernet LAN. In this mode, wireless clients
associate to the access point.
– Root Bridge—Specifies that the unit operates as a root bridge and
connects directly to the main Ethernet LAN. In this mode, the unit
accepts associations from other Cisco Aironet non-root bridges and
wireless client devices.
– Non-Root Bridge—Specifies that the unit operates as a nonroot
bridge and connects to a remote LAN. In this mode, the unit must
associate with a Cisco Aironet root bridge using the wireless
interface. The nonroot bridge can support wireless client devices.
– Workgroup Bridge—Specifies that the unit operates as a workgroup
bridge connected to a small wired Ethernet LAN network through
an Ethernet hub or switch. The workgroup bridge must associate to
a Cisco Aironet access point or bridge.
– Scanner—Specifies that the unit is configured by a Cisco WLSE
and operates as a scanner and reports network traffic to the Cisco
WLSE.
• Optimize Radio Network For—Optimizes the access point radio
performance in the wireless network by adjusting data rates. This setting
must match the setting on the clients.
– Throughput—Maximizes data volume handled by the access point
but might reduce its range.
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