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 greatest performance for the client. Figure 1-4shows an access point acting as a repeater.
Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater
Access Point
(Root Unit)
Wired LAN
Access Point (Repeater)
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