Network Layer Features
Routing takes place at the network layer. All wireless equipment currently available performs bridging; however, some models of wireless equipment also perform routing. Just as there is a wide range of routing features available with conventional (wired) routers, there is also a wide range of features available with wireless routers.
NOTE
Later in this chapter, there is an additional discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of selecting wireless equipment that includes routing.
Routing Features
The following sections contain descriptions of some of the routing protocols and features that are often available in wireless routers.
Static IP Routing
Every wireless router includes static IP routing. Static routing enables ...
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