Bridge Link Topologies; Point-To-Point Configuration - SMC Networks EliteConnect SMC2891W-AG User Manual

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Network Configuration

Bridge Link Topologies

The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a WIreless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge
connections between BSS areas (access points). The outdoor wireless bridge uses
WDS to forward traffic on links between units. Up to 5 WDS links can be specified for
a SMC2890W-AG unit, which acts as the "Master" in the wireless bridge network.
Other SMC2891W-AG units support only one WDS link, which must be to the
network's master unit.
The unit supports WDS bridge links on either the 5 GHz (802.11a) or 2.4 GHz
(802.11b/g) bands and can be used with various external antennas to offer flexible
deployment options.
Note: The external antennas offer longer range options using the 5 GHz radio, which
makes this interface more suitable for bridge links. The 2.4GHz radio has various
types of antenna options, but the 8dBi omnidirectional antenna is better suited for
local access point services.
When using WDS on a radio band, only wireless bridge units can associate to each
other. Wireless clients can only associate with the wireless bridge using a radio band
set to access point mode.

Point-to-Point Configuration

Two SMC2891W-AG bridges can form a wireless point-to-point link using their
integrated 5 GHz (802.11a) antennas. A point-to-point configuration can provide a
limited data rate (6 Mbps) link over a long range (up to 15.4 km), or a high data rate
(108 Mbps) over a short range (1.3 km).
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