The embodiment of the present invention comprises a device-internal data
flow organization coupled with a wireless communications medium access
control protocol for a set of WLAN "Multiprotocol Devices", each
containing a 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency band-agile CCK and OFDM modulation
capable radio, such that the devices may support simultaneous IEEE
802.11a and 802.11b/g-compliant Access Point functionality. The set
includes a "Multiprotocol Access Point" that bridges communications from
IEEE 802.11a and/or IEEE 802.11b/g compliant WLAN client devices, and
other Multiprotocol Devices, to the wired LAN distribution system. Also
included is a "Multiprotocol Repeater" that relays communications from
the above client and Multiprotocol devices wirelessly to another
Multiprotocol Device. The set also includes a "High Capacity
Multiprotocol Repeater" that can relay a higher volume of communications
from IEEE 802.11a, b or g devices wirelessly to another Multiprotocol
Device.