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Which Access Point / Bridge

Tommo2010 — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 02:05:58 GMT

Hi,

Could someone please point me in the right direction as to which Access Points / Bridge I need to connect one central building to five other buildings. With the potential to send the wireless across a Loch 1.2 miles away to give internet in a further property.

I currently have an AIR-BR1310G-E-K9 with AIR-ANT2506, but this can be changed if applicable,

Many thanks for any help you can give, regards, Ian

Re: Which Access Point / Bridge

Leo Laohoo — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:13:14 GMT

Cisco 1240, 1250, 3500e or 1260 will also work. The next factor is antennae. Here's a list of antennae:

Cisco Aironet Antennas and Accessories Reference Guide

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps7183/ps469/product_data_sheet09186a008008883b.html

Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas and Accessories

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps7183/ps469/product_data_sheet09186a008022b11b.html

If you are using 3500e or 1260 AP, make sure the antennae gain does NOT exceed 6 dB.

1. Ensure you have line of sight.

2. Don't use too long co-axial cable. The longer the cable, the higher the signal loss which shortens your reach/range.

Follow the installation guide of the antennae.

Re: Which Access Point / Bridge

Tommo2010 — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:48:52 GMT

Okay, thankyou. I have a AIR-CAB005LL-R cable ordered to link the AIR-ANT2506 to the AIR-BR1310G-E-K9 arriving tomorrow.

I also have a couple of AIR-LAP1131AG-N-K9's and AIR-LAP1242AG-N-K9's arriving to test out. Can you please advise -

a) How to configure these best

b) To configure these LAP's to work as multipoints to the AIR-BR1310G-E-K9 and AIR-ANT2506?

If it works with the 1131's then all good, if not, then I will try the 1242's with the same AIR-ANT2506's as they will need to go outdoors.

Any configuration help appreciated.

Would it also be possible to use a switch to link the AIR-BR1310G-E-K9, and use a separate ethernet cable to run approx 100m to another property to get internet hard wired directly out of the switch? Something like a WS-C3524PWR-XL-EN or WS-C3512-XL-EN etc.....?

Regards, Ian

Re: Which Access Point / Bridge

Tommo2010 — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:54:41 GMT

Hi,

Are you able to help with configuring my AIR-BR1310G-E-K9 with either an AIR-LAP1131AG-N-K9 or an AIR-LAP1242AG-N-K9, both of which are arriving tomorrow and I would like to know how to link them up so they do point to point & point to multipoint?

I have a AIR-CAB005LL-R cable ordered to link the AIR-ANT2506 to the AIR-BR1310G-E-K9 arriving tomorrow.

I also have a couple of AIR-LAP1131AG-N-K9's and AIR-LAP1242AG-N-K9's arriving to test out. Can you please advise -

a) How to configure these best

b) To configure these LAP's to work as multipoints to the AIR-BR1310G-E-K9 and AIR-ANT2506?

If it works with the 1131's then all good, if not, then I will try the 1242's with the same AIR-ANT2506's as they will need to go outdoors.

Any configuration help appreciated.

Regards, Ian

Re: Which Access Point / Bridge

Leo Laohoo — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:45:15 GMT

Wireless Bridges Point-to-Point Link Configuration Example

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_configuration_example09186a008058f53e.shtml

Hope this is what you are looking for.

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Re: Which Access Point / Bridge

Tommo2010 — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:51:15 GMT

Hi,

I'm afraid this configuration example didn't help as it comes up with forbidden page and not enough priviledges for me to view?

Are you able to copy / paste the information for me?

also, are you able to answer me this - I am looking at putting a switch / router in between the satellite modem that provides the internet, and the Aironet that will be acting as the "Root bridge?" (I am hoping to send the internet wirelessly to a number of access points from a central AP, but also run an ethernet cable from a switch down to another property from the switch, will this work??)

Regards, Ian

Re: Which Access Point / Bridge

Tommo2010 — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:39:58 GMT

Hi there,

Are you able to get back to me on this configuration, as the link you sent me I am unable to access I am afraid?

Wireless Bridges Point-to-Point Link Configuration Example

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_configuration_example09186a008058f53e.shtml

Hope this is what you are looking for.

Please don't forget to rate our useful posts. Thanks.

Thanks, Ian

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Re: Which Access Point / Bridge

Leo Laohoo — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:49:28 GMT

Hope this helps.

Re: Which Access Point / Bridge

Tommo2010 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:02:09 GMT

The document was very helpful thankyou.

However, I have an issue. I have received the AIR-LAP1131AG-N-K9 but it is the LWAPP lightweight AP and therefore apparently I need a Wireless LAN Controller to use it, is this correct?

I don't think there is a way of using this AP independently without a WLC but if there is please let me know.

If not, could you please let me know which 1100 or 1200 series AP's I could use, with integrated or external antenna's and I can order these instead.

Many thanks, Ian