Intel 2011B Configuration Guide - Page 24

Chapter 5. Bridging Two Ethernet Networks FRAME Mobile unit roams to access point H if access point A loses Ethernet connection. D Timeout = 0 10BaseT Cross-Over Cables (Figure 5-5) C Timeout = 3 H Timeout = 0 G Timeout = 3 B Timeout = 2 F Timeout = 2 A Timeout = 1 Ethernet Figure 5-4: Special Network Using Timeout Settings 2 & 3 E Timeout = 1 5.2.1 Ethernet Timeouts and Access Point Settings This section describes the Ethernet Timeout settings and other access point settings for the special network in Figure 5-4. Ethernet Timeout settings, seen on the System Configuration screen, include: Setting Timeout = 0 Timeout = 1 Timeout = 2 Description Ethernet Timeout function is disabled. Access point detects a broken Ethernet connection and then turns off its radio.. The Wireless LAN Activity indicator turns off. When the Ethernet connection is restored, the radio is turned on again. Access point sends WLAP-Alive BPDU messages on the Ethernet line as well as over wireless network. This allows other access points on the same Ethernet line to detect its presence. 18 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)