User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
- Contents
- Preface
- Overview
- Installing the Access Point
- Configuring the Access Point for the First Time
- Using the Web-Browser Interface
- Using the Command-Line Interface
- Mounting Instructions
- 2.4-GHz Radio Upgrade
- 5-GHz Radio Module Upgrade
- Troubleshooting
- Translated Safety Warnings
- Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
- Access Point Specifications
- Channels and Antenna Settings
- Console Cable Pinouts
- Glossary
- Index
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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 1-4
shows an access point in an all-wireless network.
Figure 1-4 Access Point as Central Unit in All-Wireless Network
Access Point
(Root Unit)
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