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Residential and Remote WirelessHow To Extend Our ServiceWe're often asked how to use our service with a home network, or from long range locations. In either case the solution is simple—add a small device to convert our wireless signal to ethernet.This works just like a cable or DSL modem, which converts the ISP's signal to an ethernet connection. In networking terms this type of device acts as a transparent bridge, because its activity is transparent to computers and other network devices. The wireless bridge is used to connect an ethernet device to our service. The ethernet device can be a single computer, or the WAN port of a home router.  Important: In this application, the provider radio is an access point, and the wireless bridge is a client station. A wireless router can NOT be used to convert our signal, because most wireless routers behave as access points, and not as clients. Long Range ApplicationsThe small antenna included with the wireless bridge has a range up to a few hundred feet, about the same as a laptop's wireless card. While useful for municipal wireless access, the limited range of the client will not support connections over longer distances.For greater range the wireless bridge can be equipped with a directional antenna, providing higher gain for distances up to several miles. The antenna location requires clear line-of-sight to the provider radio, with no trees or other obstructions.  For best results the directional antenna should be positioned either outdoors or in a window, and connected to the wireless bridge by the shortest practical low-loss cable. Antennas mounted outdoors also require a grounded lightning arrestor for safety and code compliance. Configuring Your Wireless BridgeThe wireless bridge must be configured to associate with our wireless network. Follow the maufacturer's instructions to access the configuration utility, then use the Site Survey function to identify and join one of our networks.Depending on your location, the wireless network name (SSID) will be either 'aipa' or 'Adk-Internet'. In most cases that is the only setting required. It is NOT necessary to set or change the bridge IP address, as that is only used for initial configuration. Your Connection Is Ready For UseYour wireless bridge will now transparently connect your ethernet device to our network. Your computer or home router will receive IP addressing automatically—just start your browser and log in!What You'll NeedYour wireless bridge and antenna are your connection to the Internet—for best results use only the recommended products. We can not support products from other manufacturers.D-Link Wireless Bridge: Model DWL-G820 Available from the manufacturer. For long range applications (up to several miles with clear line-of-sight): Directional High Gain Antenna 2.4 GHz, 18 dBi with N-Female Connector and Tilt/Swivel Mast Mount Kit Low-Loss Antenna Cable (50' or less recommended) LM400 Series N Male to N Female - SCROLL DOWN PAGE FOR CORRECT CONNECTORS Coaxial Lightning and Surge Protector 0-3 GHz, N Male to N Female Connectors Pigtail Adapter Cable (CA-RSPNMB001) N Male to RP-SMA Plug (Connects to D-Link Wireless Bridge) |
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