Chapter 1 Overview

Network Configuration Example

Network Configuration Example

This section describes the wireless device role in common wireless network configurations. The access point default configuration is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in an all-wireless network.

Root Unit on a Wired LAN

An access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. Figure 1-1shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN.

Figure 1-1 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN

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