Specifications

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Cisco Aironet Access Point Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 3 Configuring the Radio and Basic Settings
Basic Settings
Role in Radio Network
Use this drop-down menu to select the role of the access point on your network.
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. Use this setting for access points not
connected to the wired LAN. Figure 3-3 shows an access point operating as a
repeater in a network.
Access Point
(Root Unit)
Access Point
(Root Unit)
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Wired LAN