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Chapter 6 Configuring Radio Settings

Configuring the Role in Radio Network

You can configure your access point as a root device that is connected to the wired LAN or as a repeater

(non-root) device that is not connected to the wired LAN. Figure 6-1 shows root, scanner, and repeater

access points.

Figure 6-1 Root and Repeater Access Points

See Chapter 19, “Configuring Repeater and Standby Access Points,” for detailed instructions on setting

up repeaters.

You can also configure a fallback role for root access points. The access point automatically assumes the

fallback role when its Ethernet port is disabled or disconnected from the wired LAN. There are two

possible fallback roles:

• Repeater—When the Ethernet port is disabled, the access point becomes a repeater and associates

to a nearby root access point. You do not have to specify a root access point to which the fallback

repeater associates; the repeater automatically associates to the root access point that provides the

best radio connectivity.

• Shutdown—The access point shuts down its radio and disassociates all client devices.

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