Airbridge Mode - NETGEAR Insight Instant AirBridge User Manual

AirBridge mode

The AirBridge mode specifies the type of multiple access method that the AirBridge
uses.
Note: Closely related to the AirBridge mode is the AirBridge operation mode (that is,
with the term operation). For more information, see Operation mode: AirBridge Master,
AirBridge Satellite, Access Point, or Client Bridge on page 9.
You can select the AirBridge mode only if the operation mode of the AirBridge is
AirBridge Master or AirBridge Satellite. In a master-to-satellite setup, you must either
enable or disable the AirBridge mode on both the master and the satellite. (Do no
enable it on one and disable it on the other.)
The AirBridge mode determines the following characteristics on the AirBridge:
AirBridge mode enabled:
• Highly reliable connections for a limited number of WiFi devices. Provides
reliable point-to-point connections between a master and a satellite and
point-to-multipoint connections between a master and a limited number of satellites.
• Best suitable for long distance for a limited number of WiFi devices. A master
and connect over a long distance of up to 3 km (1.8 miles) to a satellite at a detached
site.
• Single 5 GHz SSID. A single 5 GHz SSID provides the backhaul WiFi connection
between the master and the satellites.
• No individual WiFi clients supported. Other than the satellites, individual WiFi
clients cannot connect to the 5 GHz SSID. However, by connecting a switch and a
WiFi access point to the satellite, you can support multiple WiFi clients at the detached
site.
• Another AirBridge as a link partner only. An AirBridge and one or more other
AirBridges can establish WiFi connections. You cannot use any other types of access
points as link partners.
AirBridge mode disabled:
• Reliable connections for multiple WiFi devices. Provides reliable
point-to-multipoint connections between an access points and multiple individual
WiFi clients.
• Best suitable for extended range for multiple WiFi devices. The powerful antenna
of the AirBridge supports a WiFi range that extends beyond the range of most access
points.
Access the AirBridge and Use
the Easy Setup Method
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