Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1200 - Root Access Point on a Wired LAN

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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples
Root Access Point on a Wired LAN
An access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If
more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of a facility to another
without losing their connection to the network. As users move out of range of one access point, they
automatically connect to the network (associate) through another access point. The roaming process is
seamless and transparent to the user. Figure 1-3 shows access points acting as root units on a wired LAN.
Figure 1-3 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN
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