Cisco AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 Hardware Installation Guide - Page 22
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points - wireless access point
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Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview • Cable security bracket-The cable security bracket (see Figure 1-5) attaches to the mounting plate and covers the console port, Ethernet port, power port, and the mode button to prevent the installation or removal of the cables or the activation of the mode button. The cable security bracket is user removable prior to attaching the mounting plate to a ceiling or wall. Figure 1-5 Access Point with Mounting Plate and Cable Security Bracket 135496 2.4 GHz LEFT STATUS ETHERRANDEIOT 1 ETHERNET 48VDC 2.4 GHz RIGHT / PRIMARY 2 3 1 Mounting plate 2 Cable security bracket 3 Access point 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 autonomous 1240AG series access point supports these operating wireless modes: • 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. • Root bridge-Connected to a wired LAN and supports non-root bridges and wireless clients. • Non-root bridge -Not connected to a wired LAN, associates to a root bridge, supports wireless clients, and supports wired clients. Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-8 OL-8371-05