Questions tagged [access-point]
A networking hardware device that allows a Wi-Fi compliant device to connect to a wired network.
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tcpdump on wifi interface shows BSSID of the access point as source address/MAC
I am trying to understand traffic as shown by tcpdump on my wifi interface (MAC_PC) looking at my regular traffic coming from an access point (MAC_AP), linked by an Ethernet cable to my router (MAC_RT)...
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cisco ap access point air-cap 2700, how to upgrade firmware, need an expert
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I got Cisco AP Air-Cap 2702I-E-K9 for free but they didn't get me password for this device. Now, when I hold the device reset button I get this message
Does anyone know what I need to do next to ...
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Do wifi adapters do switching internally or do the packets go through the OS networking stack?
According to Does wireless traffic in a network still have to go through a switch?, packets sent between devices connected to the same AP still goes through the AP. My question is how exactly does the ...
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Cisco Aironet 2800i Mobility-Express missing option for conversion
I hope this is an easy one. I'm scractching my head as there are 10-20 articles on how to convert from a capwap firmware to mobilty express for 2800/3800 all using the command:
ap-type mobilty-express ...
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What is the difference between these OIDs on a Aruba Wlan Controller?
For my bachelors thesis, I have to monitor the WLAN Access Points of the university campus. For example, number of connected Clients and how many Clients are connected to each Access Point. Therefore ...
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Cisco Console Cable DIY
I received today a cisco cap3702i-e-k9 access point, but sadly i dont have any console cable that i can use.
Only things i have for now is PL2303, maybe i can combine it with something.
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Setting up a local network with access to the internet through a wireless access point
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At work we want to setup an 8 node raspberry pi cluster. The purpose of the cluster is to test different technologies and have a good time.
We cant manage the wifi at work and the only way we ...
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Access Point with Dual Network support
I am looking to combine 2 access points into a single one. At my company we have 2 separate networks. One is used for guests and the other for our internal network. At the moment, we have 6 APs ...
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Network Oversubscription
I am just joining my firm, and there is already an issue I am taking a look at. I am not part of the networking team but want to contribute as much as I am able.
Our firm is experiencing a drastic ...
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How do wireless access points work? [closed]
I understand what the intent of wireless access points are but I am struggling to understand them fully on a deeper level. So, do wireless access points have their own network with their own IP ...
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How to determine which Wifi channel offers the least interference?
I'm trying to set up a roaming wireless network. For this, I have tried to analyze the area of coverage for any external network interference.
I do know that networks can change over time and Wifi ...
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Cisco AIR-CAP3702I-A-K9 connects to incorrect WLC via L3 broadcast
We have two WLCs on the same VLAN: 10.228.113.10 (SSO .11 & .12) and 10.228.113.15 (SSO .16 & .17).
Edit: Both WLCs are running 8.5.171.0 code.
.10 is primary WLC, .15 is backup WLC. 99% ...
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In wireless networks, how do Service Sets and Basic Service Sets relate to each other, if they do?
I am beginning to learn about networks and wireless networks, specifically, and am having trouble grasping how do Service Sets and Basic Service Sets relate to each other, if they do.
Are Basic ...
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How Access points differentiate stations?
I'm doing a ping from a station to another connected on the same access point. Given the fact that they are both on Wi-fi interface, how can access point know where to forward a packet?
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wireless network with seamless roaming with APs from different vendors
I've been reading about seamless roaming and IEEE 802.11k/v/r standards, but from a practical point of view it is not clear to me.
I want to deploy a set of access points, all connected between ...
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