| Question
|
Answer |
| How
can I manage the bridge? |
The bridge does not have a console port.
You may easily configure and manage the bridge remotely via
its standard RJ-45 Ethernet network interface. Configure the
bridge using the method described in this manual. |
| Can
wireless clients associate with the bridge? |
No, the bridge is a transparent bridge,
NOT an access point. |
| At what radio frequency does
a bridge communicate? |
In the US, wireless LAN radios transmit
and receive on one of 11 channels in the 2.4-GHz frequency
band. This is a public frequency, and is unlicensed by the
FCC. |
| How do I secure the data crossing
a bridge's radio link? |
Enable Wired Equivalency Protocol (WEP)
to encrypt the payload of packets sent across a radio link. |
| What is the typical range for
a bridge? |
The typical range depends on many factors,
including the following: data rate (bandwidth) desired, antenna
type, antenna cable length, and device receiving the
transmission. In an outdoor antenna installation, range can
be up to 1.5 km or more |
| What is the speed of the bridge's
Ethernet port? |
The bridge's Ethernet port supports 10 Mbps
over a 10Base-T RJ-45 connector (half-duplex only). |
| What are possible sources of
interference for the radio frequency link of the bridge? |
Interference can come from a number of sources,
including 2.4-GHz cordless phones, improperly shielded microwave
ovens, and wireless equipment manufactured by other companies.
Police radar, electrical motors, and moving metal parts of
machinery can cause interference too. |
| How do I set the outdoor bridge
back to its factory default settings? |
You can apply Factory Reset option from
the menu of the WLAN Management System or use Kick Start function
by the following way:
1. Connect the outdoor bridge to your PC. Please make sure
the Ethernet connection is normal.
2. Open WLAN Management System application and click Kick
Start icon.
3. Click Find icon from WLAN Kick Start window or press <F5>
key to search for outdoor bridges.
4. Right-click the outdoor bridge that you want to reset and
select Restore Default option. |
| What security features does
the bridge support? |
Data security: The bridge supports 40-bit
and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP). Management Security:
SNMP Access Control. |
| In what modes can the bridge
operate? |
The bridge can operate in Point-to-Point
mode and Point-to-Multiple Point mode |
| Do the antennas need line of
sight to function? |
The antennas connecting to a bridge need
not only visual line of sight, but also radio line of sight.
Radio line of sight includes an elliptical region around the
visual line of sight called the Fresnel zone. For optimal
performance, make sure the Fresnel zone is clear of all obstructions
including trees, power lines, buildings, and geographic obstacles |
