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Multiple 5 GHz SSIDs, Single 5 GHz SSID

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Insight Instant AirBridge WBC502 User Manual The AirBridge mode determines the following characteristics on the AirBridge: AirBridge mode enabled: • Highly reliable connections for a limited number of WiFi devices. Provides reliable point-to-point connections between a master and a satellite and point-to-multipoint connections between a master and a limited number of satellites. • Best suited for long distance for a limited number of WiFi devices. A master can connect over a long distance of 1.8 miles (3 km) or more to a satellite at a detached site. • Single 5 GHz SSID. A single 5 GHz SSID provides the backhaul WiFi connection between the master and the satellites. • No individual WiFi clients supported. Other than the satellites, individual WiFi clients cannot connect to the 5 GHz SSID. However, by connecting a switch and a WiFi access point to the satellite, you can support multiple WiFi clients at the detached site. • Another AirBridge as a link partner only. An AirBridge and one or more other AirBridges can establish WiFi connections. You cannot use any other types of access points as link partners. AirBridge mode disabled: • Reliable connections for multiple WiFi devices. Provides reliable point-to-multipoint connections between an access point and multiple individual WiFi clients. • Best suited for extended range for multiple WiFi devices. The powerful antenna of the AirBridge supports a WiFi range that extends beyond the range of most access points. • Multiple 5 GHz SSIDs. Multiple 5 GHz SSIDs can support satellites, client bridges, and individual WiFi clients. • Individual WiFi clients supported. Individual WiFi clients can connect to the AirBridge. • Any access point as a link partner. Any access point, including third-party access points, can establish a WiFi connection with an AirBridge. Note: For information about configuring the AirBridge mode, see Manually Configure or Change the Operation Mode on page 37, and Change the AirBridge mode on page 59. Access the AirBridge and Use 13 the Easy Setup Method User Manual

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The AirBridge mode determines the following characteristics on the AirBridge:
AirBridge mode enabled
:
•
Highly reliable connections for a limited number of WiFi devices
. Provides
reliable point-to-point connections between a master and a satellite and
point-to-multipoint connections between a master and a limited number of satellites.
•
Best suited for long distance for a limited number of WiFi devices
. A master can
connect over a long distance of 1.8 miles (3 km) or more to a satellite at a detached
site.
•
Single 5 GHz SSID
. A single 5 GHz SSID provides the backhaul WiFi connection
between the master and the satellites.
•
No individual WiFi clients supported
. Other than the satellites, individual WiFi
clients cannot connect to the 5 GHz SSID. However, by connecting a switch and a
WiFi access point to the satellite, you can support multiple WiFi clients at the detached
site.
•
Another AirBridge as a link partner only
. An AirBridge and one or more other
AirBridges can establish WiFi connections. You cannot use any other types of access
points as link partners.
AirBridge mode disabled
:
•
Reliable connections for multiple WiFi devices
. Provides reliable
point-to-multipoint connections between an access point and multiple individual
WiFi clients.
•
Best suited for extended range for multiple WiFi devices
. The powerful antenna
of the AirBridge supports a WiFi range that extends beyond the range of most access
points.
•
Multiple 5 GHz SSIDs
. Multiple 5 GHz SSIDs can support satellites, client bridges,
and individual WiFi clients.
•
Individual WiFi clients supported
. Individual WiFi clients can connect to the
AirBridge.
•
Any access point as a link partner
. Any access point, including third-party access
points, can establish a WiFi connection with an AirBridge.
Note:
For information about configuring the AirBridge mode, see Manually
Configure
or
Change
the
Operation
Mode
on page 37, and Change
the
AirBridge
mode
on page
59.
User Manual
13
Access the AirBridge and Use
the Easy Setup Method
Insight Instant AirBridge WBC502 User Manual