ZoneFlex P300 Overview
ZoneFlex P300 Wireless Bridge User Guide, 800-70956-001 Rev B
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ZoneFlex P300 Overview
The ZoneFlex P300 is an 802.11ac smart Wi-Fi backhaul system that delivers fast
and reliable connectivity across long distances. The ZoneFlex P300 features simple
installation, automatic pairing and intuitive aiming and configuration procedures so
that you can bridge two or more networks together quickly and efficiently.
The ZoneFlex P300 can be deployed as a root bridge connected to the Ethernet
backhaul, or can be deployed as a non-root bridge connected to the root bridge
via the wireless link. The ZoneFlex P300 can be equipped with customer-purchased
external 5GHz antennas to increase the root bridge-to-non-root bridge connectivity
range, or to increase the number of non-root bridges that a root bridge can
communicate with.
Figure 1. ZoneFlex P300s deployed as root bridge and non-root bridge
NOTE
When deployed in the root bridge--non-root bridge -to- root bridge--non-
root bridge configuration, the two wireless links must use different SSIDs.
NOTE
When two ZoneFlex P300s are mounted closely together (for instance, on
the same pole), make sure that the active antennas are mounted at least one meter
(39.3 inches) apart. When there is more separation, it is less likely that either
ZoneFlex P300 will experience avoidable RF interference. If possible, the units
should be on different channels, but this separation should be maintained even when
the ZoneFlex P300s are using different channels.
Your ZoneFlex P300 can be deployed in standalone mode with or without a
FlexMaster (FM) manager.
non-root bridge
non-root bridge
root bridge
root bridge
non-root bridge
