Secure and reliablewireless connectionsthat extend thenetwork withoutcostly cabling orleased-line chargesDATA SHEETOVERVIEWThe 3Com ® 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Building-to-Building Bridge familyprovides IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g Wi-Fi connections and bridgedlinks across building complexes, enterprise campuses and metropolitanareas. Wireless outdoor bridges can connect intra-building LANs whichare up to 10 miles (17 kilometers) apart, while 802.11g indoor bridgesenable network connections between adjacent buildings and out toopen areas such as atriums and storage yards. In addition, the 3Com 11a54 Mbps Wireless LAN Outdoor Building-to-Building Bridge and 11b/gAccess Point combines the functions of a bridge and a full-featuredwireless access point in one durable weatherproof unit.By installing 3Com building-to-building bridges, enterprises can avoidthe expense of extending their cabling plant between buildings orusing expensive leased lines with recurring monthly service fees.Rugged design and multiple security features help ensure continuous,reliable and secure operation. Several antenna options are available forthe indoor bridges and the outdoor bridge/access point.KEY BENEFITSNETWORK CONNECTIONS EVERYWHERE3Com building-to-building bridges let users connect to the enterprisenetwork at full 54 Mbps or 108 Mbps Wi-Fi speeds wherever theyhappen to be working—even outdoors or in a remote facility acrosstown. Extending the network beyond the reach of Ethernet cablinggives users more freedom and helps them be more productive. Thebridges support both point-to-multipoint and point-to-point operationto meet a variety of configuration requirements.3Com® 54 Mbps Wireless LANBuilding-to-Building Bridge Familyfrom left: 3Com 11a 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Outdoor Building-to-Building Bridge and11b/g Access Point, 11g 54 Mbps Wireless LAN Indoor Building-to-Building Bridge