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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points
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Chapter 19 Configuring Repeater and Standby Access Points and Workgroup Bridge Mode
Configuring Workgroup Bridge Mode
This example shows how to configure an 1100 series access point as a workgroup bridge. In this
example, the workgroup bridge uses the configured username and password to perform LEAP
authentication, and the devices attached to its Ethernet port are assigned to VLAN 22:
AP# configure terminal
AP(config)# interface dot11radio 0
AP(config-if)# station-role workgroup-bridge
AP(config-if)# ssid infra
AP(config-ssid)# infrastructure-ssid
AP(config-ssid)# authentication client username wgb1 password cisco123
AP(config-ssid)# exit
AP(config-if)# exit
AP(config)# workgroup-bridge client-vlan 22
AP(config)# end
Step 8
parent {1-4} mac-address
[timeout]
(Optional) Enter the MAC address for the access point to which
the workgroup bridge should associate.
• You can enter MAC addresses for up to four parent access
points, designated 1 to 4. The workgroup bridge always
attempts to associate to the best access point from the list of
its parent access points. The workgroup bridge does not
associate with a MAC address that is not in its parent list
unless you set the 'timeout' option.
Note If multiple BSSIDs are configured on the parent access
point, the MAC address for the parent might change if a
BSSID on the parent is added or deleted.
• (Optional) You can enter a timeout value in seconds, which
determines how long the workgroup bridge attempts to
associate to an access point that is in its parent list. If the
workgroup bridge fails to associate within the timeout
period, it will try to associate to parent access points that are
not from its parent list.
You can enter a timeout value ranging from 0 to 65535
seconds.
Step 9
exit Exit radio configuration mode and return to global configuration
mode.
Step 10
workgroup-bridge client-vlan
vlan-id
(Optional) Specify the VLAN to which the devices that are
connected to the workgroup bridge’s Ethernet port are assigned.
Step 11
mobile station (Optional) Configure the workgroup bridge as a mobile station.
When you enable this setting, the workgroup bridge scans for a
new parent association when it encounters a poor Received Signal
Strength Indicator (RSSI), excessive radio interference, or a high
frame-loss percentage. When this setting is disabled (the default
setting) the workgroup bridge does not search for a new
association until it loses its current association.
Step 12
end Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 13
copy running-config
startup-config
(Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file.
Command Purpose