Repeater Unit That Extends Wireless Range - Cisco AIR-AP1251AG-A-k9 Hardware Installation Manual

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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. Figure 1-6 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software
Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up the roles.
Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.
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Figure 1-6 Access Point as Repeater
Access point Repeater
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