Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration
8.5.4 Bridge / Repeater Example
This section shows an example of two NWAs in Bridge/Repeater mode forming a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) and allowing the computers in LAN 1 to connect to the computers in LAN 2. This is shown in the following figure.
Figure 85 Bridging Example
WDS
LAN1LAN2
Be careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA. 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 NWAs (in bridge mode) are connected to the same hub.
Figure 86 Bridge Loop: Two Bridges Connected to Hub
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