Cisco AIR-BR1310G-A-K9 Hardware Installation Guide - Page 31
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network, Bridge Network with Wireless Clients,
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Chapter 1 Overview Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges 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 1-6 shows an autonomous access point in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-6 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 1-7). The bridge units can also support wireless clients. Figure 1-7 Root Bridge and Non-Root Bridge with Clients Root bridge Non-root bridge OL-5048-06 Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide 1-11