Server
Figure 2. AP to Wired Ethernet Bridge
Type 3.
The third type of network is composed of multiple APs and multiple
Stations (
Figure 3
). The APs could also be connected to servers on
the wired Ethernet network. The shadowed area represents signal
overlap between subnet1 (AP-1) and subnet2 (AP-3).
Figure 3. Multiple AP Network
The reasons for having multiple APs installed are:
1. To increase bandwidth in order to boost overall network performance
2. To extend the coverage range
Any other type of configuration is usually a mix of these commonly used types.
Instant
Wave
High Rate
Access Point
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