Introduction

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In addition, both wireless bridge models offer full network
management capabilities through an easy-to-use web interface, a
command-line interface, and support for Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) tools.
Radio Characteristics – The IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g
standards use a radio modulation technique known as
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a
shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). The 802.11a stan dard
operates in the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information
Infrastructure (UNII) band, and the 802.11g standard in the 2.4
GHz band.
IEEE 802.11g includes backward compatibility with the IEEE
802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11b also operates at 2.4 GHz, but
uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and
Complementary Code Keying (CCK) modulation technology to
achieve a communication rate of up to 11 Mbps.
The wireless bridge provides a 54 Mbps half-duplex connection
for each active channel (up to 108 Mbps in turbo mode on the
802.11a interface).
Package Checklist
The Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge package includes:
•One EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless
Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point/Bridge (SMC2888W-S or
SMC2888W-M)
•One Category 5 network cable, length 164 ft (50 m)
•One power injector module and power cord