User's Manual

CISCO CONFIDENTIAL - Draft 1
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Cisco Aironet 1250AG Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples
Central Unit in an All-Wireless Network
In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a stand-alone root unit. The access point is not
attached to a wired LAN; it functions as a hub linking all stations together. The access point serves as
the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users. Figure 1-6
shows an access point in an all-wireless network.
Figure 1-6 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network
Bridge Network with Wireless Clients
The access point supports root bridge and non-root bridge roles used to interconnect a remote LAN to
the main LAN (see Figure 1-7). The bridge units can also support wireless clients.
Figure 1-7 Root Bridge and Non-root Bridge with Clients
Access point
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Root bridge Non-root bridge
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