Network Configuration Examples; Point-To-Point Configuration; Port Aggregation Or Redundancy Configuration - Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Installation Manual

Network Configuration Examples

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For additional information on the LEDs, refer to
Network Configuration Examples
This section describes the bridge's role in five common wireless network configurations.

Point-to-Point Configuration

In a point-to-point configuration, two bridges connect two remote LAN networks using a wireless
communication link (see
root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a repeater bridge.
Figure 1-4

Port Aggregation or Redundancy Configuration

The port aggregation or redundancy configuration
or backup redundancy communications between two LANs. Port aggregation or increased bandwidth
occurs when both wireless links are used to simultaneously pass Ethernet traffic. Backup communication
redundancy can be achieved with this configuration when one wireless bridge link is used only if the
other wireless bridge link fails.
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The install LED indicates that installation mode is activated. During installation mode, the other
LEDs provide signal strength readings used for antenna alignment.
The radio LED blinks green to indicate radio traffic activity. The light is normally off, but it blinks
green whenever a packet is received or transmitted over the bridge radio link. This LED also
provides signal strength readings during installation mode.
The status LED signals bridge association status. Blinking green indicates that the bridge is not
associated with another bridge. Steady green indicates that the bridge is associated with at least one
other bridge. This LED also provides signal strength readings during installation mode.
The Ethernet LED signals Ethernet traffic. This LED blinks green when a packet is received or
transmitted over the Ethernet infrastructure. The LED is off when the Ethernet link not working or
the port is shutdown. This LED also provides signal strength readings during installation mode.
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Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration
Figure 1-3.
"Checking the Bridge LEDs" section on page
1-4). The bridge connected to the main LAN network is classified as a
Bridge
(Figure
Chapter 1
Bridge
1-5) is used to provide increased bandwidth
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