11-21-2007 01:19 PM - edited 07-03-2021 02:58 PM
Does an AP always require a bridge to switch data to other systems in LAN?
11-21-2007 01:30 PM
Yes, Access Points basically just bridge traffic between wired and wireless interfaces, which is achived through the implementation of Bridge-Groups; basically one per VLAN / sub-interface / SSID.
BVI 1 is typically reserved for AP management, and doesn't normally bridge to a Wireless interface.
11-21-2007 01:42 PM
Want i want to know is the difference between and AP and bridge and their function.
11-21-2007 01:46 PM
An Access Point is used to allow client devices (laptops, etc..) to connect to a LAN, the SSID they connect to maps to a VLAN via the AP.
A bridge is used to provide a connection between two (or more) locations, just like you would use a wire, but without the wire.
Most Cisco devices can perform both roles, although not at the same time.
11-21-2007 02:00 PM
Is bridge a mandatory here?
11-21-2007 02:49 PM
Sorry, I don't understand the question / context. Can you explain the situation in more detail?
11-21-2007 05:03 PM
Pretty simple, can an AP work in the absence of bridge connecting to other locations.
11-21-2007 11:51 PM
Yes, an AP is an autonomous device and doesn't require a bridge to operate, just power and ethernet.
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