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Configuring Local MAPs can be configured to perform local packet switching. Local packet

Packet Switching switching allows packets to be switched directly from the MAP to the

on MAPswired network, instead of passing through an intermediate WX switch. When a MAP is configured to perform local switching, the WX switch is removed from the forwarding path for client data traffic.

When local switching is enabled, the client VLAN is directly accessible through the wired interface on the MAP. Packets can be switched directly to and from this interface.

Normally, when local switching is not enabled on a MAP, packets are tunneled through the network back to a WX, where the traffic is placed on the client VLAN. This process requires packets to be encapsulated, de-encapsulated, and possibly fragmented, which may introduce latency in the switching path.

Omitting the WX switch from the forwarding path for client traffic eliminates the tunnel encapsulation process, which can result in improved network performance.

Local packet switching is disabled by default. A MAP can be configured to switch packets for some VLANs locally and tunnel packets for other VLANs through the WX.

Notes:

„Restricting Layer 2 forwarding for a VLAN is not supported if the VLAN is configured for local switching

„The DHCP restrict feature is not supported for locally switched clients

„Web Portal is not supported for locally switched clients

„A directly attached MaP, for which a port has been specified with the set port type command, cannot be configured to perform local switching. However, a directly connected MaP for which a port has not been specified can perform local switching.

„IGMP snooping is not supported with local switching

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WX1200 3CRWX120695A, WX4400 3CRWX440095A, WXR100 3CRWXR10095A, WX2200 3CRWX220095A specifications

The 3Com WX2200 (3CRWX220095A), WX4400 (3CRWX440095A), WX1200 (3CRWX120695A), and WXR100 (3CRWXR10095A) are part of a robust suite of wireless networking solutions offered by 3Com, designed to meet the needs of modern enterprise environments. These devices provide reliable connectivity, flexibility, and scalability, making them ideal for businesses of all sizes.

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