Wireless Bridging; Rf Extension; Building-To-Building Connections - Colubris Networks CN3000 Administrator's Manual

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Wireless bridging

The wireless bridging feature enables you to use the wireless radio to create point-to-
point wireless links to other access points. Each CN3000 can support up to six wireless
bridges, which can operate at the same time as the network serving wireless customers.
Potential applications include RF extension and building-to-building connections.

RF extension

Wireless bridging provides an effective solution for extending wireless coverage in
situations where it is impractical or expensive to run cabling to a wireless access point.
In this scenario, the CN300 is used to expand the coverage of the wireless network.
Building-to-
The CN3000s wireless bridging feature can also be used to create point-to-point links
over longer distances. In this scenario, two CN3000's create a wireless bridge between
building
the networks in two adjacent buildings. Each unit is equipped with the appropriate
connections external antenna and is within line of sight to make the connection. Customers are
authenticated via the RADIUS server.
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