Cisco AIR-AP1252AG-A-K9 Hardware Installation Guide - Page 26
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network, Workgroup Bridge Network, - range
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Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points Chapter 1 Overview Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The 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 1-7 shows an access point in an all-wireless network. Figure 1-7 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network Access point 135443 Workgroup Bridge Network The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet workstations to the main LAN. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-8) or with a bridge (see Figure 1-9). Figure 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point Access point Workgroup bridge 135448 1-12 Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide OL-8247-03
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