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Access point operational mode

As explained in Acing the CCNA Exam: Volume 2 Advanced Networking and Security

An access point mode is an operational role or behavior configured for a wireless access point.

An access point operational mode defines the role or behavior an AP performs beyond simply providing a basic service set (BSS) for wireless clients. Specialized modes address deployment scenarios where the AP must relay traffic, connect wired devices, or form a bridge. section 18.4

Recognize these operational roles:

  • Repeater: a specialized AP mode identified for extending or relaying wireless connectivity. section 18.4
  • Workgroup bridge: a specialized AP mode for connecting a workgroup through wireless infrastructure. section 18.4
  • Outdoor bridge: a specialized AP mode for bridging between outdoor network locations. section 18.4
  • Mesh AP: participates in a mesh with other APs while also providing a BSS, allowing frames to be relayed between APs. section 18.4

How Acing the CCNA Exam: Volume 2 Advanced Networking and Security covers it

How deep it goes
Identifies repeater, workgroup bridge, and outdoor bridge modes, while detailing only mesh participation and frame relay.
Examples
Uses repeater, workgroup bridge, outdoor bridge, and mesh AP roles as concrete operational examples.
What it assumes
Assumes familiarity with wireless LANs and basic service sets while contrasting specialized AP roles.
What you can do after
Evaluate AP deployment roles by distinguishing ordinary BSS service from repeater, bridge, outdoor, and mesh operation.
How it connects
Connects operational modes with access points, basic service sets, mesh networking, frame relay, and wireless LAN architectures.
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