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Cisco Aironet 1100 Series Access Point Installation and Configuration Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples
Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range
An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or
to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between
wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point
connected to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for
the client.
Figure 1-4
shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the
“Configuring a Repeater
Access Point” section on page 18-3
for instructions on setting up an access point as a repeater.
Note
Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.
Figure 1-4
Access Point as Repeater
Access Point
(Repeater)
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Wired LAN
Access Point
(Root Unit)
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