Cisco AIR-AP1252AG-A-K9 - Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network; Workgroup Bridge Network

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Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Points
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. Figure 1-7
shows an access point in an all-wireless network.
Figure 1-7 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network
Workgroup Bridge Network
The access point supports a workgroup bridge role to interconnect remote Ethernet workstations to the
main LAN. The workgroup bridge can communicate with an access point (see Figure 1-8) or with a
bridge (see Figure 1-9).
Figure 1-8 Workgroup Bridge Communicating with an Access Point
Access point
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Access point
Workgroup bridge
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