Advanced Network Configuration And Planning; Public/Private Access Point Service; Remote Building Wireless Access With The Ap8850 - 3Com 8250 User Manual

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Virtual Access Point (VAP) and WDS Bridging capabilities allow the access point to
be integrated into many new network configurations. Some common
configurations are explained briefly in this section:
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The public/private access point service configuration allows the access point to
provide public Internet access while simultaneously providing secure access to the
enterprise network.
In this configuration, an AP7250, AP8250, or AP8750 access point is configured
with two Virtual Access Points:
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This installation scenario describes one layer of bridging with one Root-Bridge
and one Child Bridge. This scenario is common, for example, in schools or
universities where students or professionals in remote buildings need secure,
high-bandwidth wireless access.
In this configuration, an AP 8850 is installed and connected to the wired LAN and
at each of the desired remote locations.
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Public/private access point service

Remote building wireless access with the AP8250 and 802.11a Bridging Kit
Remote building wireless access with the AP8250 and 802.11g Upgrade Kit
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The first Virtual Access Point is configured to support one SSID that is
broadcast with no security.
The second Virtual Access Point is configured with a different, private SSID
that is not broadcast.
The private SSID should be assigned to a separate VLAN and use 802.1x
authentication with either TKIP or AES encryption to a RADIUS server.
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The bridge at the center of the network is configured as the Root Bridge with
an omnidirectional antenna.
The remote bridges are configured as Child Bridges and use directional
antennas, which are aimed at the Root Bridge antenna.
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