A wireless bridge connects two or more separate network segments. It connects networks using a Data Link Layer Protocol or Layer 2 of the OSI model. It operates using the 802.11 standard, a frequency band designed for routers. Usually working in pairs or more, it is used for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint link implementations. A wireless bridge is set on the same service set identifier or SSID, WEP, radio channel, and other authentication mechanisms.
Types Of Wireless Bridges
Kinds of Wireless Bridges include the following:
Point to point link wireless bridge
A point to point link or PtP link consists of one pair of bridges. It is solely used for connecting two network segments.
Point to multipoint bridge wireless bridge
A point to multipoint or PtMP link is installed as a root bridge. Many nonroot bridges are attached to the root bridge. The nonroot network segment passes through the root bridge when it wants to send data to another nonroot segment.
Choosing Wireless Bridges (Buying Tips)
Efficiency: Choose a “learning” wireless bridge that examines the destination address of every packet received to determine whether it should be forwarded, based on an updated decision table. This type of wireless bridge increases efficiency, since it prevents duplicate packets from being transmitted.
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