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Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples
Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range
An access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or
to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic between
wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access point
connected to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for
the client. Figure 1-4 shows an access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS Software
Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points for instructions on setting up an access point as a
repeater.
Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.
Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater
Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration
In a point-to-point bridge configuration, two bridges (root and non-root) connect two remote LAN
networks using a wireless communication link (see Figure 1-5). The bridge connected to the main LAN
network is classified as a root bridge and the other bridge is classified as a non-root bridge.
Figure 1-5 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration
Access point Repeater
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