Cisco Cisco Aironet 1400 Wireless Bridge
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Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 1410 Wireless Bridges for Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)JEA
OL-11203-01
Important Notes
Bridge Installation
The bridge is available in two configurations:
•
Integrated antenna bridge (with 22.5-dBi directional antenna)
•
External antenna bridge (with antenna connector for use with a customer-supplied external antenna)
Note
To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna bridge configuration and the external antenna must
be professionally installed.
be professionally installed.
Note
When installing the dual-coax cable, it is acceptable to unzip or pull the two cables apart at the ends if
more separation is needed between the male F connectors.
more separation is needed between the male F connectors.
Personnel installing the bridge must understand wireless bridging techniques, antenna alignment and
adjustment, and grounding methods. The integrated antenna configuration can be installed by an
experienced IT professional.
adjustment, and grounding methods. The integrated antenna configuration can be installed by an
experienced IT professional.
Stacking Bridges
You can double the throughput or create a standby link by stacking two bridges. A stacked installation
consists of two bridge systems installed at the same physical location. For detailed mounting instructions
refer to the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your
bridge.
consists of two bridge systems installed at the same physical location. For detailed mounting instructions
refer to the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Mounting Instructions that shipped with your
bridge.
Note
The bridge antennas must be separated by a minimum of 6.56 ft (2 m) from each other and from other
co-located antennas.
co-located antennas.
Important Notes
This section describes important information about the bridge.
Default SSID and Distance Settings Change When You Change Role in Radio
Network
Network
If the bridge’s SSID has not been changed from the default setting and you select Install Automatic
Mode as the bridge’s role in radio network setting, the SSID automatically changes from tsunami to
autoinstall. When you change the role in radio network from Install Automatic Mode to Root or
Non-Root, the SSID changes automatically from autoinstall back to tsunami. However, if you change
the SSID from its default setting, changing the role in radio network setting does not change the SSID.
Mode as the bridge’s role in radio network setting, the SSID automatically changes from tsunami to
autoinstall. When you change the role in radio network from Install Automatic Mode to Root or
Non-Root, the SSID changes automatically from autoinstall back to tsunami. However, if you change
the SSID from its default setting, changing the role in radio network setting does not change the SSID.
In Install Automatic Mode, the default distance setting is 99 km. When you change the role in radio
network from Install Automatic Mode to Root or Non-Root, the distance setting changes automatically
from 99 km to 0 km.
network from Install Automatic Mode to Root or Non-Root, the distance setting changes automatically
from 99 km to 0 km.