Chapter 2 Network Configuration

The Dual-band Outdoor Access Point / Bridge system provides access point or bridging services through either the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz radio interfaces.

The wireless bridge units can be used just as normal 802.11a/b/g access points connected to a local wired LAN, providing connectivity and roaming services for wireless clients in an outdoor area. Units can also be used purely as bridges connecting remote LANs. Alternatively, you can employ both access point and bridging functions together, offering a flexible and convenient wireless solution for many applications.

This chapter describes the role of wireless bridge in various wireless network configurations.

Access Point Topologies

Wireless networks support a stand-alone wireless configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.

Wireless network cards, adapters, and access points can be configured as:

Ad hoc for departmental, SOHO, or enterprise LANs

Infrastructure for wireless LANs

Infrastructure wireless LAN for roaming wireless PCs

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