Cisco Systems 1130AG Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network, Workgroup Bridge Configuration

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 1-6shows an autonomous access point in an all-wireless network.

Figure 1-6 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network

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Workgroup Bridge Configuration

When configured in the workgroup bridge mode, the autonomous unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge.

In Figure 1-7, the unit is configured in workgroup bridge mode and is associated to a Cisco Aironet access point as a wireless client device. This configuration allows the Ethernet-enabled devices to pass Ethernet traffic to and from the main LAN using the workgroup bridge.

Figure 1-7 Workgroup Bridge Configuration 1

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Cisco Aironet 1130AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

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