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Install the Root-Bridge.

The Root-Bridge is installed in the main building that has the physical LAN link.

a

Connect the Root-Bridge to the wired LAN.

b

Connect the external 3CWE491 antenna to the SMA connector that is closest to the 
LEDs on the access point using the 3CWE580 cable.

c

Mount the antenna in an area that has a direct “line of sight” from the Root-Bridge to 
the Child Bridge.

5

Install the Child Bridge.

The Child Bridge is installed in the remote building where you want to gain wireless 
network access.

a

Connect the external 3CWE596 antenna to the access point using the 3CWE580 cable.

Mount the antenna and aim it toward the Root-Bridge antenna.

Note:

 For best performance, make sure the antennas are mounted at 

approximately the same height.

Plug in the access point and verify the WDS link is active.

To verify the WDS link, access the Configuration Management System and select 

Advanced Setup

Status

AP Status

.

Configure the 802.11g radio for local access point service.

The Child Bridge now has a secure wireless connection to the network.

Connect to the network via the access point to verify the connection.

Summary of Contents for 3CRWE725075

Page 1: ...S is a network typically a wired network that interconnects separate access points into a single LAN With WDS the interconnection no longer needs to be physically wired WDS uses the wireless medium to...

Page 2: ...it Configuration Guidelines Before configuring the WDS settings review the following guidelines The WDS link can be set up between 3Com access points only The pair of access points to be configured wi...

Page 3: ...ls or universities where students or professionals in remote buildings need secure high bandwidth wireless access In this configuration an AP 8850 is installed and connected to the wired LAN and at ea...

Page 4: ...t A which is the port that is closest to the LEDs The transmit antenna must be set to the same port that the antenna cable is connected to Radio Channel disable the auto channel selection and set the...

Page 5: ...e After the WDS link is active the access points are ready for physical installation 4 Install the Root Bridge The Root Bridge is installed in the main building that has the physical LAN link a Connec...

Page 6: ...e same frequency range the following guidelines must be followed for successful installation The WDS link should be configured on Channel 2 or Channel 10 The access point radio should be configured on...

Page 7: ...rity page for the G radio and set the following items Enable Encryption choose AES as the Cypher Mode choose WPA Pre shared Key as the Key Management select Alpha Numeric as the Key Type and enter a p...

Page 8: ...lding where you want to gain wireless network access a Connect the external 3CWE596 antenna to the access point using the 3CWE580 cable b Mount the antenna and aim it toward the Root Bridge antenna No...

Page 9: ...ower supply equipment that is safety certified according to UL CSA IEC or other applicable national or international safety requirements for the country of use All references to power supply in this d...

Page 10: ...hts reserved 3Com and the 3Com Logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated Part...

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