3Com 3CRWE91096A Data Sheet - Page 1

Key Benefits DATA SHEET 3Com® Wireless LAN Building-to-Building Bridge High Performance The 3Com® Wireless LAN Building-toBuilding Bridge delivers three to four times the bandwidth of T1 links, and works at distances up to 15 miles*. Connection Flexibility This bridge supports one-to-one as well as one-to-many (point-to-point or multipoint) topologies, for maximum flexibility in configuring building-tobuilding networks. Traffic Prioritization When used together with a switch from the 3Com SuperStack® 3 Switch 4400 family, the 3Com Wireless LAN Building-to-Building Bridge lets users set up traffic prioritization parameters to optimize data flow between buildings. Multivendor Interoperability Unlike systems that use proprietary protocols, this bridge is compatible with all other Wi-Fi-certified access points, so it fits easily within a multivendor infrastructure. Economy The 3Com Wireless LAN Building-toBuilding Bridge is easy to cost-justify, because it delivers fast return-oninvestment. And it's economical to operate, since it avoids the recurring costs of T1 or cable equipment. Strong Security Support for 40- and 128-bit WEP encryption, as well as 128 bit Dynamic Security Link encryption; keeps network data and transmissions safe from security breaches. Standards Compliance In addition to its Wi-Fi compatibility, the bridge supports IEEE 802.11b for 11 Mbps wireless transmission** plus 802.3af for power over Ethernet. Manageability A simple-to-use, web-based management interface lets administrators choose between managing all bridges locally, from any point on the subnet, or remotely, via the Internet. Reliability Support for dynamic rate shifting helps keep network connections available. Performance, economy, and full Wi-Fi compatibility for transmissions up to 15 miles The 3Com Wireless LAN Building-toBuilding Bridge lets businesses replace expensive, low-bandwidth T1 lines and cable connections with wireless building-to-building links. The bridge allows companies to start with point-to-point topologies, then advance to point-to-multipoint as growth and applications demand-all with a simple antenna change. In large companies, the bridge fits within centralized management architectures, thanks to its interoperability with all multivendor bridges and access points that support the Wi-Fi standard. *15-mile range requires 3Com Wireless LAN Building-to-Building Bridges on both buildings; used with a non-3Com bridge, the operating range of the 3Com Wireless LAN Building-to-Building Bridge is 2 miles. **Data throughput can vary depending on several factors, including network traffic load, distance between bridges, and antennas used.