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Figure 1-2
Extended-range independent WLAN using AP as repeater
If wired to an Ethernet network as shown in Figure 1-3, the AP serves as a bridge and provides the link
between the server and the wireless clients. The wireless clients can move freely throughout the
coverage area of the AP while remaining connected to the server. Since the ap is connected to the wired
network, each client would have access to server resources as well as to other clients.
Figure 1-3 Single AP bridge
Access points have a finite range, on the order of 50 meters indoor and 100 meters outdoors. In a very
large facility such as an enterprise, a warehouse, or on a college campus, it will probably be necessary to