3Com 3CRWE920G73-US Data Sheet - Page 3

3COM® 54 MBPS WIRELESS LAN BUILDING-TO-BUILDING BRIDGE FAMILY FEATURES AND BENEFITS ECONOMICAL, HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY Cost-effective wireless building-to-building links Rapid return on investment in as little as two to three months by eliminating fiber cable installation or recurring T1/E1 line costs-wireless building-tobuilding bridge deployments cost about one tenth what cabling would cost, with no right-of-way or trenching issues. High-speed 54 Mbps data rate (108 Mbps for bridge/access point)† Much higher throughput than 1.5/2.0 Mbps T1/E1 lines. OPEN AND FLEXIBLE Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a/b/g Ensures access point interoperability with other Wi-Fi certified products. Range up to 10 miles (17 km)‡ Network can be extended to buildings across an entire metro area; longer distances are possible with external antenna options. Antenna choices 4 dBi to 20 dBi panel or omni-directional antennas are available to provide maximum RF coverage for a wide range of applications. Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint Access point, repeater, and bridge functionality can be independently wireless bridging, and mobile user configured on both radios, making the unit extremely flexible for a variety connectivity§ of applications. Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint Flexibility in configuring building-to-building networks; point-to-multipoint topology supports up to six bridge connections . SECURE AND RELIABLE WPA/TKIP, WPA2/AES§, 64-/128-/152-bit WEP, 802.1X authentication and encryption Toughest industry-standard algorithms help keep wireless transmissions private. VPN and VLAN pass-throughˇ Supports secure tunnels and segmented traffic to protect data and provide workgroup containment. Weatherproof, fire-resistant enclosure Meets stringent outdoor environmental and safety specifications. with integrated antenna¥ EN/EC 60529 IPX4 rated Meets UL and CAN/CSA standards for waterproofing. Dynamic Rate Shifting Matches the best connection speed in response to physical and traffic conditions so wireless connections stay reliable. INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT CONVENIENCE Power over Ethernet PoE support eliminates the need to locate the device near existing AC power outlets; a power injector is supplied with all building-to-building bridges. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Detects radar signals that must be protected against IEEE 802.11a interference; automatically switches the 802.11a operating frequency to one that is not interfering with the radar systems.* Web browser, SNMP and 3Com Network Director support Bridges can be managed from anywhere; LANs may be seamlessly integrated with enterprise management tools. Setup wizard Simplifies setup procedures. † Data throughput can vary depending upon several factors, including network traffic load, distance between bridges, antennas, line-of-sight conditions, and local and remote electromagnetic emissions (EMI) and Freznel zone obstructions. ‡ Maximum range of 10 miles requires 3Com wireless building-to-building bridges at both ends. § Outdoor Building-to-Building Bridge and 11b/g Access Point, 3CRWEASYA73, only. ˇ Not available with Outdoor Building-to-Building Bridge and 11b/g Access Point, 3CRWEASYA73. ¥ Not available with Indoor Building-to-Building Bridge, 3CRWE920G73. * Using IEEE 802.11a for bridging is not recommended in countries requiring radar detection, as link speed and quality may be adversely affected due to Dynamic Frequency Selection. 3