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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network
In an all-wireless network, an autonomous access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The autonomous
access point is not attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all stations together. The access
point serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless
users.
Figure 1-4
shows an autonomous access point in an all-wireless network.
Figure 1-4
Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network
Bridge Network with Wireless Clients
The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to
the main LAN (see
Figure 1-5
). The bridge units can also support wireless clients.
Figure 1-5
Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Clients
Access point
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Root bridge
Non-root bridge
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