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Provide long-range WiFi service to outdoor clients

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Insight Instant AirBridge WBC502 Hardware Installation Guide Provide long-range WiFi service to outdoor clients This application lets you provide WiFi coverage to WiFi clients at a long range. Because of the powerful antenna of the AirBridge, WiFi clients can connect from a longer range than when they connect to a regular access point. 1 2 3 Figure 8. Provide long-range WiFi service to outdoor clients Number Device at Main Site Number Device at Long Range 1 Router with wired Internet connection 3 WiFi clients at a long range 2 AirBridge access point In the previous figure, the access point at the main site is connected to the Internet through a router. The access point broadcasts its WiFi signal over a large area, allowing WiFi clients such as IP cameras and mobile devices to connect to the network and Internet. An access point configuration is suitable for a facility with an outdoor campus or field where users require network connectivity. You can also use the AirBridge inside as an access point, for example, in a very large conference or exhibition hall. Applications 27 Hardware Installation Guide

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Provide long-range WiFi service to outdoor
clients
This application lets you provide WiFi coverage to WiFi clients at a long range. Because
of the powerful antenna of the AirBridge, WiFi clients can connect from a longer range
than when they connect to a regular access point.
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2
3
Figure 8. Provide long-range WiFi service to outdoor clients
Device at Long Range
Number
Device at Main Site
Number
WiFi clients at a long range
3
Router with wired Internet connection
1
AirBridge access point
2
In the previous figure, the access point at the main site is connected to the Internet
through a router. The access point broadcasts its WiFi signal over a large area, allowing
WiFi clients such as IP cameras and mobile devices to connect to the network and
Internet.
An access point configuration is suitable for a facility with an outdoor campus or field
where users require network connectivity. You can also use the AirBridge inside as an
access point, for example, in a very large conference or exhibition hall.
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Insight Instant AirBridge WBC502 Hardware Installation Guide