Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples
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Root Unit on a Wired LAN
An access point connected directly to a wired LAN provides a connection point
for wireless users. If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users
can roam from one area of a facility to another without losing their connection to
the network. As users move out of range of one access point, they automatically
connect to the network (associate) through another access point. The roaming
process is seamless and transparent to the user. Figure 1-1 shows access points
acting as root units on a wired LAN.
Figure 1-1 Access Points as Root Units on a Wired LAN
Access Point
(Root Unit)
Access Point
(Root Unit)
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Wired LAN