3.2.2. Fluidmesh technologies
3.2.3. Point-to-point wireless bridge
A point-to-point wireless bridge allows two local networks to communicate
with each other. A simplified example is shown in
.
In context of the overall network architecture, the two local networks are
called
network segments.
IMPORTANT
For the Cisco FM Ponte kit, usable throughput is limited to 50
Mbps with a theoretical maximum distance between units of up
to 3 miles (4.83 Km) under optimal wireless link conditions.
The Cisco FM Ponte kit cannot be switched to
Mesh Point
or
Mesh End
mode.
Figure 1. Point-to-point network architecture
All network activity that takes place on wireless bridges is 'transparent' to
the network hosts. In other words, a wireless bridge forwards packets
from one network segment to another according to a 'Forwarding table'.
The forwarding table is built by learning the network topology from
analysis of incoming traffic.
In this configuration, no explicit interaction takes place between the
wireless bridge and the network hosts. The network segments on either
side of the wireless bridge share the same IP subnet. Therefore, each
network host must use a unique IP address within the subnet.
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