In the example below, when both ZyAIRs are in Bridge/Repeater mode, they form a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allowing the computers in LAN 1 to connect to the computers in LAN 2.
Figure 22 Bridging Example
Be careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the ZyAIR. Bridge loops cause broadcast traffic to circle the network endlessly, resulting in possible throughput degradation and disruption of communications. The following examples show two network topologies that can lead to this problem:
If two or more ZyAIRs (in bridge mode) are connected to the same hub as shown next.
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