Cisco WAP200 Administration Guide - Page 58

Chapter 2 How it works Chapter 2 Wireless bridging The wireless bridging feature enables you to use the wireless radio to create point-topoint wireless links to other access points. Each WAP-200 can support a single wireless bridge, which can operate at the same time as the network serving wireless customers. For a complete wireless bridging scenario, see the Colubris Networks Configuration Guide. RF extension Wireless bridging provides an effective solution for extending wireless coverage in situations where it is impractical or expensive to run cabling to a wireless access point. In this scenario, the satellite access point is used to expand the coverage of the wireless network. In this configuration, both the WAP-200 and the access controller (MSC-3200/3300) are equipped with omnidirectional antennas, enabling them to deliver both access point functionality and wireless bridging. MSC-3200 MSC-3300 wireless bridge WAP-200 Reset Building-tobuilding connections The wireless bridging feature can also be used to create point-to-point links over longer distances. In this scenario, two units create a wireless bridge between the networks in two adjacent buildings. Each unit is equipped with a directional external antenna and is within line of sight to make the connection. Customers are authenticated via the RADIUS server. Note: When a directional antenna is used to create a wireless link, only one antenna is supported and the units cannot provide wireless access point functionality. 58