Edge-Core WA6202A, User Manual

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Network Configuration
Bridge Link Topologies
The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a WIreless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge
connections between BSS areas (access points). The outdoor wireless bridge uses
WDS to forward traffic on links between units. Up to 5 WDS links can be specified for
a WA6202AM unit, which acts as the “Master” in the wireless bridge network. Other
WA6202A units support only one WDS link, which must be to the network’s master
unit.
The unit supports WDS bridge links on either the 5 GHz (802.11a) or 2.4 GHz
(802.11b/g) bands and can be used with various external antennas to offer flexible
deployment options.
Note: The external antennas offer longer range options using the 5 GHz radio, which
makes this interface more suitable for bridge links. The 2.4GHz radio has various
types of antenna options, but the 8dBi omnidirectional antenna is better suited for
local access point services.
When using WDS on a radio band, only wireless bridge units can associate to each
other. Wireless clients can only associate with the wireless bridge using a radio band
set to access point mode.
Point-to-Point Configuration
Two WA6202A bridges can form a wireless point-to-point link using their integrated
5 GHz (802.11a) antennas. A point-to-point configuration can provide a limited data
rate (6 Mbps) link over a long range (up to 15.4 km), or a high data rate (108 Mbps)
over a short range (1.3 km).
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