Wireless LAN WiFi Access Point Bridges Link Your Networks Together
By using a Wireless LAN WiFi Access Point Bridge you create a seamless network across multiple wireless networks. Depending on your environment you will need to obtain appropriate planning permission, amplifiers, wireless antennas, and lightning arresters. In some cases you will also need, to purchase wireless routers and signal splitters. When looking in the market for the appropriate Wireless LAN WiFi Access Point Bridge make sure it is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) which runs at the 2.4GHz data rate standard. This will allow you to create a wireless LAN connection of up to 11Mbps. The most likely speeds will be slower depending on signal quality. In typical conditions you will probably measure speeds of between 11 and 1 Mbps. You system will change the speed using its built in auto sensing throughput connectivity circuitry.You can expect an indoor Wireless LAN Bridge Point-to-Point range of up to approximately 50 to 100 meters and 100 to 500 meters for outdoor use per cell. For those that aren’t familiar with meters convert as follows, 3 meter = 10 feet. One of the great benefits of 2.4 GHz operation is that no FCC license required and with most units there are 11 user-settable sub-channels to maintain privacy and cross-noise. Configuration through USB port makes setup a snap. Most Wireless LAN Bridge use Windows like configuration utilities to make it easier to configure and upgrade.
When selecting your Wireless LAN Bridge make sure it works with your existing infrastructure, if you’re using DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address make sure your DHCP server is setup and configured to handle the Wireless traffic. Companies and quality Wireless LAN Bridges can be found from D-Link Systems, Proxim, Cisco, SMC Networks Linksys, 3Com, Zoom Telephonics and Trendware International. There is bound to be one to suit your need and your budget.
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