User Guide

Initial Configuration
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NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point
Access Point Mode - Repeater and Bridge Mode
The NXA-WAP250G can also operate in a “repeater and bridge” mode to extend the range of links to
wireless clients (FIG. 3). The NXA-WAP250G uses Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to forward
traffic between the repeater and the root access point. WDS is defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard for
wireless connections between NXA-WAP250Gs.
In repeater and bridge mode, the NXA-WAP250G supports an Ethernet link to a wired LAN. Note that
when the NXA-WAP250G operates in this mode only half the normal throughput is possible. This is
because the NXA-WAP250G has to receive and then re-transmit all data on the same channel. Once an
AP is configured as repeater, it could connect to another AP working in Access Point mode or Repeater
and Bridge mode. In a deployed topology that has a repeater and bridge AP involved, there should be one
AP working in Access Point mode.
FIG. 3 Access Point Mode - Repeater and Bridge Mode
Network
Core
NetLinx Central
A/V Rack
Video display
monitor
NXA-ENET24
MVP Wireless
Touch Panel
NXA-WAP250G
NXA-WAP250G
Controller
NetLinx Central
Controller
A/V Rack
Switch
NXA-ENET24
Switch
Video display
monitor
802.11g Radio
Repeater Link
802.11g Radio
Bridge Link
Repeater and
Bridge Mode
NXA-WAP250G
Repeater and
Bridge Mode
802.11g Radio AP Link