Cisco Systems 1300 Series manual Overview, C H A P T E R

C H A P T E R 1

Overview

The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge (hereafter called the access point/bridge) is a wireless device designed for building-to-building wireless connectivity. Operating in the 2.4-GHz band (2.400 to 2.497 GHz), using the IEEE 802.11g standard, the access point/bridge delivers 1 to 54 Mbps data rates without the need for a license. The access point/bridge is a self-contained unit designed for indoor or outdoor installations, providing differing antenna gains as well as coverage patterns. It supports point-to-point and multipoint bridging configurations.

The access point/bridge can also be configured to operate as an access point or as a workgroup bridge. When placed in access point mode, the unit supports wireless IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g client devices. When placed into workgroup bridge mode, the unit provides a wireless connection for remote wired devices to a Cisco Aironet access point or to a Cisco Aironet bridge.

The access point/bridge uses a browser-based management system, but you can also configure the access point/bridge using Cisco IOS commands or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

•Key Features, page 1-2

•Network Configuration Examples, page 1-7

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge Hardware Installation Guide

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