Bridge Routers
A bridge router is the opposite of an access point: An access point connects to a wired LAN and converts the network connection to Wi-Fi signals; a bridge router connects to the network through a Wi-Fi link and provides one or more wired Ethernet ports. In other words, a bridge router provides a wireless link between two parts of the same LAN. Many of the same manufacturers that make access points and network interfaces also offer bridge routers as part of their product lines. Figure 10-3 shows a Wi-Fi bridge router as part of an extended LAN.
Figure 10-3. A bridge uses Wi-Fi to connect a remote location to a LAN.
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