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You can also monitor signal strength through a status page in the configuration
as follows:
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Operating in Access Point (Infrastructure) mode, one or more bridges can
establish a point-to-multipoint association with an access point, allowing the
LANs to which they are connected to communicate.
Configure the access point before configuring the bridges.
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b Enter the BSSID in the spaces provided.
c Click Save.
After you have enabled RSSI broadcasting on both bridges and verified that
they are using the same BSSID, return to the device manager, select the first
bridge, and click Properties.
In the device properties window, click RSSI Monitor.
The RSSI Monitor window shows a graphical representation of bridge signal
strength. A value of 30 indicates good strength; a value of 40 or above is very
good. By adjusting the antenna position, you can improve the signal strength.
Launch the bridge configuration.
In the main configuration menu under System Status, click
Connection Status.
The status window shows the RSSI value. Click Refresh to update the value
each time you adjust the antenna position.
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Use an omnidirectional antenna atop the central building. Attach the antenna
to an access point inside the building. Install 3Com outdoor bridges or indoor
bridges with sector-panel directional antennas for the other buildings.
If a 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point 8000 is used (with an 8 dBi
omnidirectional antenna), wired LANs can be connected over distances of up
to 10 kilometers (6 miles).
Use the 3Com Wireless Infrastructure Device Manager to select the first
bridge and launch its configuration management system.
Configure security settings. The bridge security settings must match those on
the access point.
Security settings default to No Security (Open System). Optionally, you can set
up the following types of security:
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