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1.3 Installation Overview
The steps involved in installing the I-O Wireless LAN to LAN Bridge are:
1.
Review this user’s guide – pay specific attention to Chapter 2.
2.
Determining the location for the antennas and bridge units.
3.
Determining the availability of power and access to the Ethernet LAN.
4.
Installing the antennas and running the antenna cable to the bridge units.
5.
Connecting the bridge units to the antenna cable, Ethernet LAN and
power.
6.
Installing the bridge configuration software.
7.
Configuring the bridge server unit.
8.
Configuring the bridge client unit(s).
9.
Tuning the antenna alignment.
10.
Fine tune the bridge communication values (if needed)
1.4 Hints for a Successful Installation
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Have your wireless bridge installed by a professional.
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Thoroughly test all antenna and network cables before connecting the
bridges.
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Make certain to keep the antenna cable as short as possible and use “low
noise” cable such as LMR-400.
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Make certain that the SSID is entered exactly the same in all bridge units.
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Make certain that the IP address, sub-net masks and gateway address
coincide with your network addressing plan.
This user’s guide is designed to provide you with information necessary to
accomplish a successful installation of your I-O Wireless LAN to LAN Bridges.
