Point-To-Point Connections; Geometric Dimensioning Of Outdoor Wireless Network Links - Lancom 1723 VOIP User Manual

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Point- to-point settings
The configuration of P2P connections involves setting not only the operating
mode but also the station name that the Access Point can connect to. Also,
the role as "Master" or "Slave" is set here.
Along with the settings for the Access Point itself, also to be defined is the
remote site that the Access Point can contact via the P2P connection.
For further information please refer to section
8.2

Point-to-point connections

LANCOM Access Points can serve not only as central stations in a wireless net-
work, they can also operate in point-to-point mode to bridge longer dis-
tances. For example, they can provide a secure connection between two
networks that are several kilometers apart — without direct cabling or expen-
sive leased lines.
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WLAN Router
This chapter introduces the basic principles involved in designing
point-to-point links and provides tips on aligning the antennas.
8.2.1

Geometric dimensioning of outdoor wireless network links

The following basic questions must be answered when designing wireless
links:
Which antennas are necessary for the desired application?
Chapter 8: Advanced wireless LAN configuration
ANTENNA
→
Point-to-point connections.
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