Quick Start Guide 340 S I S C O I R O N E T E R I E S I R E L E S S R I D G E S File server LAN segment A E/RS -232 CON SOL 12-1 8 VDC Wireless bridge...
Cisco Aironet 340 Series Wireless Bridge CD with product documentation If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Before You Begin Before beginning installation, determine bridge location. Because the unit is a radio device, unit and antenna location are important to ensure optimum radio range and throughput: •...
Connect and Power Up the Bridge Note: Before you install the bridge system, we recommend that you test the bridge using the 2.2 dBi antenna included in the package. Then install the wireless bridge with the appropriate antenna for your application. A lightning arrestor and low-loss antenna cable are included in the optional antenna kits or can be ordered separately.
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Installing the Console Port and Powering Up the Bridge The console port and power connections are on the side of the bridge. The console connection is required for setting up initial configuration information. After configuration is complete, you may remove this cable unless or until additional configuration is required via the serial port. On/off button E/R S-2 32C CO NS OL...
Configure the Bridge Assigning the SSID Assigning IP Information Use the console port to set the Service Set To enable remote access to the bridge using Identifier (SSID) that allows the wireless Telnet, HTTP, or SNMP, you must assign an bridge to communicate with other nodes.The IP address to the bridge.
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Once the bridge is configured as a root or non-root unit, you can quit the terminal emulator or browser, disconnect the console port cable, and install the bridge in its desired location before proceeding with remote configuration. Refer to the Aironet 340 Series Wireless Bridge User Guide on the product CD for details on configuration.
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ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual and the users guide on the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Wireless Bridge product CD will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
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The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with the other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes of modification to said product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Professional Installation...
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Systems operating as a point-to-multipoint system or using non-directional antennas cannot exceed +36 dBm EIRP power requirement under any circumstances and do not require professional installation. Department of Communications—Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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