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Wireless LANs Describing WLAN Topologies WLAN Topologies Wireless client access Mobile user connectivity Wireless bridging LAN-to-LAN connectivity Wireless mesh networking Combination of bridging and user connectivity WLAN and LAN Service Set Identifier SSID SSID is used to logically separate WLANs. The SSID must match on client and access point. Access point broadcasts one SSID in beacon. Client can be configured without SSID. Client association steps: Client sends probe request. A point sends probe response. Client initiates association. A point accepts association. A point adds client MAC address to association table. WLAN Access Topology Wireless Repeater Topology Workgroup Bridge Topology Alternative Peer-to-Peer Topology Service Sets and Modes Roaming Through Wireless Cells Roaming Through Wireless Cells Client Roaming Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 Roaming Wireless VLAN Support Wireless VLAN Support Cont. VLANs propagate across access points. VLAN numbers are unique. Access points handle up to 16 VLANs. Enterprise Voice Architecture Wireless Mesh Networking In a mesh network topology, devices are connected with redundant connections between nodes. Wireless Mesh Networking Mesh access points automatically establish connection to controller. Rooftop access points RAP connect via wired connection. Mesh access points MAP connect via self-configuring backhaul connection. Cisco uses mesh access points. Adaptive Wireless Path AWP protocol establishes best path to root. Access point authenticates to controller and downloads configuration and radio parameters. Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol AWP AWP protocol establishes an optimal path to root. Each access point carries a feasible successor or successors if topology or link health changes. AWP uses a “parent sticky” value to mitigate route flaps. Key Market Segments for Outdoor Wireless Enterprise outdoor Indoor and outdoor wireless solutions for education customers. Rugged mesh solutions for enterprise customers.