Cisco Cisco Aironet 3600e Access Point
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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
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Chapter 1 Overview of Access Point Features
Network Configuration Examples
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Access Points as Root and Non-root Bridges with Clients
Root bridge
Non-root bridge
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Workgroup Bridge
You can configure access points as workgroup bridges. In workgroup bridge mode, the unit associates
to another access point as a client and provides a network connection for the devices connected to its
Ethernet port. For example, if you need to provide wireless connectivity for a group of network printers,
you can connect the printers to a hub or to a switch, connect the hub or switch to the access point Ethernet
port, and configure the access point as a workgroup bridge. The workgroup bridge associates to an access
point on your network.
to another access point as a client and provides a network connection for the devices connected to its
Ethernet port. For example, if you need to provide wireless connectivity for a group of network printers,
you can connect the printers to a hub or to a switch, connect the hub or switch to the access point Ethernet
port, and configure the access point as a workgroup bridge. The workgroup bridge associates to an access
point on your network.
If your access point has multiple radios, either radio can function in workgroup bridge mode..
shows an access point configured as a workgroup bridge. Consult the
for information on configuring your access point as a workgroup bridge.
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Access Point as a Workgroup Bridge
Access point
Workgroup bridge
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