Cisco AIR-AP1242AG-A-K9 Hardware Installation Guide - Page 25
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network, Bridge Network with Wireless Clients,
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Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The autonomous access point is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all stations together. The access point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. Figure 1-8 shows an autonomous access point in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-8 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 135446 Bridge Network with Wireless Clients The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to the main LAN (see Figure 1-9). The bridge units can also support wireless clients. Figure 1-9 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-8371-05 Cisco Aironet 1240AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-11