Datasheet

AP-5131 Introduction
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• Multiple AP-5131’s wired together provide a network with better coverage area and
performance when using the same ESSID.
1.2.3 MAC Layer Bridging
The AP-5131 provides MAC layer bridging between its interfaces. The AP-5131 monitors traffic from
its interfaces and, based on frame address, forwards the frames to the proper destination. The
AP-5131 tracks source and destination addresses to provide intelligent bridging as MUs roam or
network topologies change. The AP-5131 also handles broadcast and multicast messages and
responds to MU association requests.
The AP-5131 listens to all packets on its LAN and WAN interfaces and builds an address database
using MAC addresses. An address in the database includes the interface media that the device uses
to associate with the AP-5131. The AP-5131 uses the database to forward packets from one interface