Chapter 1 Introduction

1.2.1.1 Bridge / Repeater Mode Example

In the example below, when both NWA3000-N series APs 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 3 Bridging Example

Be careful to avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging in the NWA3000-N series AP. 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:

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