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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Possible AP Topologies
1. An access point can be used as a stand-alone AP without any
connection to a wired network. In this configuration, it simply
provides a stand-alone wireless network for a group of wireless
devices.
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2. There can be multiple APs connected to an existing Ethernet
network to bridge between the wired and wireless environments.
Each AP can operate independently of the other APs on the LAN.
Multiple APs can coexist as separate individual networks at the
same site with a different network ID (SSID).
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3. The last and most prevalent use is multiple APs connected to a
wired network and operating off that network’s DHCP server to
provide a wider coverage area for wireless devices, enabling the
devices to “roam” freely about the entire site. The APs have to use
the same SSID. This is the topology of choice today.
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