Wireless Bridge Technologies
1. Define Wireless Bridge:
A wireless bridge provides a relatively straight forward point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless Ethernet connection. A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system which involves two or more wireless bridges built using 802.11 access points. The bridging is done by manually configuring the end-points using static addresses.
My Rendition of a Bridged Network
2. How is this technology used; best scenario for its use:
The first bridge device is connected to the home network via Ethernet. Using a second bridge device, configure both devices with the same static IP addresses. When the system is activated, the two bridge devices should talk to each other.
In an article I found, the most common way to communicate between two buildings is by using Wireless Distribution System with two Access Points configured as bridges (if possible) and two high-gain directional antennas. I will be including these articles later in this blog.
3. Research a wireless bridge and summarize the capabilities:
I found the Linksys Wireless-G Access point which can be configured as an Access Point, Access Point Client, Wireless Repeater, and a Wireless Bridge. When the device is configured as a wireless bridge, Wireless Clients cannot access the system. This device is priced at $79.99 on Amazon.
Specifications
Model: WAP54G
Standards: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ports: One 10/100 Auto-Cross Over (MDI/MDI-X) port, power port
Buttons: Reset, SES (SecureEasySetup)
Cabling Type: RJ-45
LEDs: Power, Activity, Link, SecureEasySetup
Transmit Power: 802.11g: Typ. 13.5 ± 2 dBm @ Normal Temp Range 802.11b: Typ. 16.5 ± 2 dBm @ Normal Temp Range
Security Features: WPA, Linksys Wireless Guard, WEP Encryption, MAC Filtering, SSID Broadcast enable/disable
WEP Key Bits 64/128-bit
Environmental
Dimensions: 7.32" x 1.89" x 6.65" (186 x 48 x 169 mm)
Weight: 16.23 oz. (460 g)
Power: External, 12V DC
Certification: FCC
Operating Temp.: 32 to 150oF (0 to 40oC)
Storage Temp.: -40 to 185oF (0 to 70oC)
Operating Humidity: 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity: 5 to 90% Noncondensing
4. This is my scenario in which this technology is supposed to work.
I for some strange reason have decided to move my office from the comfort of my house to the comfort of my cold garage. I purchase two Linksys Wireless-G Access points. With an Ethernet cable that I built in class, I connect the first Access Point configured as a bridge.
Then, I take my handy dandy self with the second access point out to the garage, connect the Access Point to an electronic outlet (hoping it doesn’t blow a fuse). I then run another Ethernet cable from the Access Point to a computer which at this time of year has been dressed in very warm clothes. This should in all theory produce a completed network. Believe me if it doesn’t, I’m going to stay in the house.
I'll bet you all figured I was going to be totally serious on this blog didn't you. Well, had to have some fun.
I believe I said I would put links to the articles I used for this blog...I almost forgot.I hope they work for you.
"Understanding Wireless Bridging - An On-line Tutorial." Understanding Wireless Bridging - An On-line Tutorial. Web. 01 Feb. 2016 http://www.connect802.com/wireless_bridging.htm
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