User`s guide
Introduction
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Understanding the Infrastructure
The infrastructure is designed like an upside-down tree with
a root unit at the top and repeaters, stations, and mobile
stations branching down from the root unit as shown below.
The AP3500-E Aironet Access Point can serve as a root
unit, providing wireless data communications between the
Ethernet based networks and other stations/mobile stations
or within the wireless infrastructure.
Wired LAN
Root Unit
End Node
Portable Laptop