Chapter 3 Configuration
Radio Configuration
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bridge, so workgroup bridges at the edge of the access point’s coverage area might
lose IP connectivity. When you treat workgroup bridges as client devices, you
increase performance but reduce reliability.
Note
This feature is best suited for use with stationary workgroup bridges. Mobile
workgroup bridges might encounter spots in the access point’s coverage area
where they do not receive multicast packets and lose communication with the
access point even though they are still associated to it.
A Cisco Aironet Workgroup Bridge provides a wireless LAN connection for up to
eight Ethernet-enabled devices. Refer to the
“Overview” section on page 1-2
of
the
Cisco Aironet Workgroup Bridge Software Configuration Guide
for a
description of workgroup bridges.
Require Use of Radio Firmware x.xx
This setting affects the firmware upgrade process when you load new firmware for
the access point. Select
yes
to force the radio firmware to be upgraded to a
firmware version compatible with the current version of the management system.
Select
no
to exempt the current radio firmware from firmware upgrades.
Ethernet Encapsulation Transform
Choose
802.1H
or
RFC1042
to set the Ethernet encapsulation type. Data packets
that are not 802.2 packets must be formatted to 802.2 via 802.1H or RFC1042.
Cisco Aironet equipment uses 802.1H because it provides optimum
interoperability.
•
802.1H—This default setting provides optimum performance for Cisco
Aironet wireless products.
•
RFC1042—Use this setting to ensure interoperability with non-Cisco Aironet
wireless equipment. RFC1042 does not provide the interoperability
advantages of 802.1H but is used by other manufacturers of wireless
equipment.
