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Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges
Network Examples with Autonomous Access Point/Bridges
This section describes the autonomous access point/bridge’s role in three common wireless network
configurations. The unit’s default configuration is an access point.
The autonomous 1300 series access point/bridge can be configured in access point, repeater, bridge, and
workgroup bridge wireless operating modes.
Repeater Unit that Extends Wireless Range
An autonomous access point can be configured as a stand-alone repeater to extend the range of your
infrastructure or to overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication. The repeater forwards traffic
between wireless users and the wired LAN by sending packets to either another repeater or to an access
point connected to the wired LAN. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance
for the client. Figure 1-4 shows an autonomous access point acting as a repeater. Consult the Cisco IOS
Software Configuration Guide for Access Points for instructions on setting up an access point as a
repeater.
Note Non-Cisco client devices might have difficulty communicating with repeater access points.
Figure 1-4 Access Point as Repeater
Access point Repeater
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