Understanding Access point role.
Table 1 Role and Association Matrix
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Access Point Role:
·
In the access point role the
router accepts associations from wireless clients and non-root devices, such as
a non-root bridge
Root Access Point: If the access point
provides its clients a connection to a wired network through a wired connection
it is said to be a root
access point.
·
A device in root mode accepts
associations with non-root devices,
such as a non-root bridge.
Bridge Role
Wireless bridges provide higher data rates
and superior throughput for data-intensive and line of sight applications.
High-speed links between the wireless bridges deliver throughput that is many
times faster than the E1/T1 lines for a fraction of the cost. In this way,
wireless bridges eliminate the need for expensive leased lines and fiber-optic
cables.
The
wireless bridge can link LANs either through the wired interface or through the
wireless interface.
Wireless
bridges can be configured for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint
applications.
Root
Bridge: The station-role root bridge mode accepts associations with non-root bridge devices and can be
set to
accept wireless
clients. For example:
wd(config)#interface
dot11radio interfacenumber
wd(config-in)#station-role root bridge wireless-clients
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