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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
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Chapter1 Overview of Access Point Features
Network Configuration Examples
you can connect the printers to a hub or to a switch, connect the hub or switch to the access point Ethernet
port, and configure the access point as a workgroup bridge. The workgroup bridge associates to an access
point on your network.
If your access point has multiple radios, either radio can function in workgroup bridge mode..
Figure 1-5 shows an access point configured as a workgroup bridge. Consult the “Understanding
Workgroup Bridge Mode” section on page19-13 and the “Configuring Workgroup Bridge Mode”
section on page 19-17 for information on configuring your access point as a workgroup bridge.
Figure1-5 Access Point as a Workgroup Bridge
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network
In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The 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. Figure1-6
shows an access point in an all-wireless network.
Figure1-6 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network
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