3Com® 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution
Complete Building-to-Building Outdoor Wireless LAN Kit

Are you a wireless Internet service provider looking for reliable outdoor products for your customer base? No need to evaluate, purchase and assemble separate components, this convenient package includes everything you need to offer your customers an easy-to-manage building-to-building wireless LAN solution. The package features our 3Com® 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Building-to-Building Bridge with integrated antenna and power-over-Ethernet cable in a durable, weatherproof enclosure.

With this all-in-one wireless LAN solution, you can successfully compete against legacy service providers by delivering three to four times the bandwidth of T1 links, with significantly lower operation costs. The wireless bridge lets you connect cross-campus buildings, or portable or temporary classrooms, at distances up to 16 kilometers (10 miles). And our 3Com wireless LAN building-to-building bridge interoperates seamlessly with other Wi-Fi certified access points in large multivendor environments.

Features & Benefits

• 3Com wireless building-to-building outdoor bridge solution features state-of-the-art wireless bridging technology enclosed in a high-gain panel antenna for ease of use and installation and maximum performance
• Solution is competitively priced and economical to operate, without the recurring costs of T1 or cable equipment
• IEEE 802.11b, the 3Com Wireless LAN building-to-building bridge works with Wi-Fi compliant equipment to ensure consistent top performance with flexible application use
• Integrated components in a sturdy weatherproof enclosure makes it easy to install and maintain in outdoor applications
• Data transmission distances range up to 16 kilometers (10 miles)
• Point-to-point or multipoint topology support provides maximum flexibility when configuring building-to-building networks
• 802.3af-standard Power over Ethernet reduces power cable installation expenses and increases location options by using a single Ethernet cable to supply both data and power to the unit
• Dynamic rate feature helps keep network connections continuously available by picking up the connection speed best adapted to the wireless radio environment
• Convenient locally and remotely upgradable firmware reduces IT workload and helps lower the cost of ownership
• Optional 100-foot Category 5 Ethernet cable gives you more flexibility in bridge installation locations; connects the outdoor bridge to any Ethernet hub or switch

Additional Information

     3Com® 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge Solution Data Sheet (PDF 93KB)