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8.5.4 Bridge / Repeater Example
This section shows an example of two NWAs in
Bridge/Repeater
mode forming a
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) and allowing the computers in
LAN 1
to
connect to the computers in
LAN 2
. This is shown in the following figure.
Figure 85
Bridging Example
Be careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA. Bridge
loops cause broadcast traffic to circle the network endlessly, resulting in possible
throughput degradation and disruption of communications. The following
examples show two network topologies that can lead to this problem:
• If two or more NWAs (in bridge mode) are connected to the same hub.
Figure 86
Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub
WDS
LAN1
LAN2
AP Bridge
AP Bridge
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