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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples
Network Configuration Examples
This section describes the access point’s role in three common wireless network configurations. The access point’s default configuration is as a root unit on a wired LAN. The other two possible roles, repeater unit and central unit in an
Root Unit on a Wired LAN
An access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to the network. As users move out of range of one access point, they automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. The roaming process is seamless and transparent to the user. Figure
Figure 1-3 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN
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