Network Examples With Autonomous Access Points - Cisco 1130AG - Aironet - Wireless Access Point Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview
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Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points

This section describes the autonomous access point's role in three common wireless network
configurations. The autonomous access point's default configuration is as a root unit connected to a
wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network. The repeater or workgroup bridge roles
require a specific configurationsetting.
The autonomous 1130AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes:
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When a tamper-resistant head screw (user supplied) is used, access to the mounting screws that
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attach the mounting plate is greatly restricted.
The use of a tamper-resistant head screw does not restrict access to the access point cables
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Access Point Security Screw Hole
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Access point cover in open position
Root access point—Connected to a wired LAN and supports wireless clients.
Repeater access point—Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point, and
supports wireless clients
Workgroup bridge—Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root access point or bridge, and
supports wired network devices.
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
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Security screw hole
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