User's Manual

Planning and Installing Wireless LANs
BreezeNET PRO.11 Series 4-3 User’s Guide
4.1.1. Single Cell Configuration
A basic BreezeNET cell consists of an Access Point and the wireless
workstations associated with it. You can convert most workstations (PCs,
X-Terminals, Apple, Digital, SUN, HP, IBM and others) that are equipped
with an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) to wireless workstations
simply by connecting a BreezeNET SA-10 PRO.11 Station Adapter.
There are three types of Single Cell Configuration:
• Point-to-Point
• Point-to-Multipoint
• Mobile Applications
Each type is explained in the following sections.
4.1.1.1 Point-to-Point
Point-to-Point installations (refer to Figure 5.1) require directional antennas
at either end of the link. To select the best antenna for a specific application,
consider the following factors:
• Distance between sites
• Required throughput
• Clearance between sites
• Cable length.
Refer to the range tables (section 4.2.7) to determine the best combination of
antennas for your application.
4.1.1.2 Point-to-Multipoint
Point-to-Multipoint applications consist of one or more APs at the central
site and several remote stations and bridges (SA-10, SA-40, WB-10). In this
case, use an Omni antenna with the Access Point because of its 360°
radiated pattern. Ιn the United States, the Omni-8 antenna (which also has a
360° radiated pattern but has a wider range) can also be used. The Omni-8
antenna comes with 20ft. of low loss cable and a mast mount bracket for
rooftop installations.