Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Manual page 6

Introduction to the Wireless Bridge
The Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge is a high-performance
outdoor-deployable wireless bridge that provides wireless connectivity
between multiple network locations within a metro area with a low total cost
of ownership. The bridge operates in the unlicensed UNII-3 frequency band
(5725 to 5825 MHz) and provides high-speed data transfer rates of 6 to 54
Mbps.
The bridge is designed for applications requiring high data throughput over
intermediate ranges. For a point-to-point link, the bridge provides a
maximum speed of 54 Mbps at ranges of up to 7.8 mi. (12.5 km) using the
integrated antenna. The system is also configurable for point-to-multipoint
operation over distances of up to 2.0 mi. (3.2 km) using a 9-dBi gain
omnidirectional antenna at the root bridge site and a 22.5-dBi gain antenna at
the non-root bridge site.
In addition, two point-to-point bridge links can be stacked to increase data
throughput or provide aggregation and redundancy.
Two configurations of the bridge are available:
•
Integrated (built-in) 22.5-dBi antenna
• External antenna (connects an optional antenna)
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