Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range - Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range

An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or
to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between
wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point
connected to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for
the client.
Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up an access point as a
repeater.
Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.
Note
Figure 1-7
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Figure 1-7 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software
Access Point as Repeater
Access Point
(Root Unit)
Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Wired LAN
Access Point
(Repeater)
Network Configuration Examples
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