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Cisco Aironet 1250AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples
Network Configuration Examples
This section describes the access point’s role in three common wireless network configurations. The
access point’s default configuration is as a root unit connected to a wired LAN or as the central unit in
an all-wireless network. The repeater role requires a specific configuration.
Root Unit on a Wired LAN
An access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point for wireless users. If
more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of a facility to another
without losing their connection to the network. Figure 1-4 shows access points acting as root units on a
wired LAN.
Figure 1-4 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN
Access point
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