10
remote units to each of the
Q-Bridge
s
TM
on the WIRELSS | BRIDGE
SETTINGS page. So each
Q-Bridge
TM
unit in a quad arrangement will
have the MAC addresses of the other 3 remote units programmed into
its MAC Address table. The MAC address of each unit is shown on the
STATUS page.
9.
CLIENT MODE:
In addition to being a bridge device, the
Q-
Bridge
TM
can also be used as a client device. A client device is one
that talks to an access point. You would need to have an available ac-
cess point in your area in order to use the
Q-Bridge
TM
as a client de-
vice. To change to client mode: WIRELESS | BASIC SETTINGS | Mode
= Client. Settings such as Channel and Security Encryption would need
to be set to match the access point.
TECH CORNER
Additional Information you may find useful
1.
DHCP –
DHCP is used to automatically assign IP addresses to com-
puters on the network. The DHCP server that is responsible for assign-
ing the IP addresses is usually the Router that connects your network to
the internet but it could be your computer if you are using Microsoft
Internet Sharing. Because of the seamless and transparent nature of
the
Q-Bridge
TM
connection, DHCP requests and responses will be
passed across the wireless link. We normally recommend that only 1
DHCP server exists on a given network. It’s not a huge issue if two or
more are present on the network but it’s cleaner if only 1 DHCP server
is available on the network to avoid IP confusion. IP confusion would
occur if two machines on the same network were given the same IP
address. The machines would report an IP conflict error if this were the
case. Keep in mind that with the
Q-Bridge
TM
link the two connected
networks will appear as one network because they are being bridged
seamlessly thru
Q-Bridge
TM
wireless connection.
2.
RAIN, SNOW, ICE –
The 2.4GHz frequency being used by the
Q-
Bridge
TM
will not be affected by heavy rain or falling snow. You should
not see any performance degradation due to inclement weather. If snow
or ice collects on the front bubble of the antenna, you may see some
reduced performance assuming you are shooting a long distance
( >3miles) and the ice or snow buildup is greater than 1” thick on the
surface of the bubble. For this reason, we suggest mounting under an
eave of a house if feasible for your particular situation.
5
Antenna Pattern
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45
60
75
90
105
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2400.0 MHz
When connecting to routers, switches and hubs you will use a
straight thru cable normally called a patch cord. When connecting
directly to a computer or gaming console, you will use a crossover
cable.
STEP 10:
Repeat the procedure for the other side of the link up to 4
miles away. After the installation is completed on both sides of the
Q-
Bridge
TM
wireless bridge link the networks will be connected and the
link will be established. The Wireless Bridge is transparent so that it’s
just like having a CAT5 cable strung between the two devices or net-
works.
QwikBridge Typical Thruput vs Distance
Line of Site = No Obstructions Betw een Antennas
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0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
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5
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2
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3
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4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
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