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Chapter 3 Create a Bridge Network Environment
3.1 Bridge Configuration
1. Login this device with the administrator’s password as “admin” (default).
2. Select Primary Setup.
3. In the Primary Setup page, make sure the Mode is Bridge.
4. Enter the address into IP Address field which is in the same subnet with your
network environment.
5. Set the “Channel” and “SSID ” of this device and another one which you want
to connect in the same channel and SSID.
6. Save the settings above and then reboot this device.
Figure 3-1
3.2 Create a Bridge Network Environment
The bridge supports external gain antennas with omni-directional or directional
capabilities. Omni-directional antennas are suited for systems requiring a signal
distribution in more than one direction. High- gain directional antennas are best suited
for longer coverage range in a fixed direction.
Due to the differences in placement and physical environment, every network
application has their unique installation. Before installing multiple bridges, you
should implement a testing of each site to determine the optimum networking
components and to maximize coverage range and network performance.
Think about the operating and environmental conditions of following when
implement this testing: