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Cisco Aironet 1200 Seres Access Point Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 3 Radio Configuration and Basic Settings
Basic Settings
The menu contains the following options:
• Root Access Point—A wireless LAN transceiver that connects an Ethernet network with wireless
client stations. Use this setting if the access point is connected to the wired LAN. Figure 3-2 shows
an access point operating as a root unit in a network.
Figure 3-2 Root-Unit Access Points
•
Repeater Access Point—An access point that transfers data between a client and another access
point or repeater. One or both access point radios can be set up as repeaters. Figure 3-3 shows an
access point operating as a repeater in a network.
Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.
Access Point
(Root Unit)
Access Point
(Root Unit)
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Wired LAN