The two antennas operate at 11 Mbps over-the-air, and feature the highly secure 128-bit WEP-Plus (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption which, if enabled, provides extra security above standard 802.11b WEP. The link is also transparent to VLAN tags for the most secure link. The BRIB Turbo will accommodate virtually an unlimited number of client MAC addresses on each side of the link. The MAC addresses of the LAN clients on one side appear on the other side of the link wirelessly. It is remotely configured and managed with the Windows-based Terabeam Configurator software.
With the wireless client adapters built right into the antennas, professional antenna installation is not required. All that is needed is to ensure that the antennas are optimally aimed and have clear line of sight (LOS) to each other. The antennas can be mounted either vertically or horizontally polarized. Selecting the appropriate polarization for your area will minimize or even completely eliminate interference from other outdoor installations in the 2.4 GHz band.
Two versions of the BRIB Turbo are available: the standard series BRIB Turbo with an integral 18 dBi gain flat panel antenna, and the BRIB Turbo-LR with the addition of an integrated bi-directional fixed amplifier to boost range and improve reception. The WLAN device located in the antenna gets its power from the DC Power Injector which puts DC power onto the Ethernet cable. Up to 300 feet of Ethernet cable (ordered separately) between the DC injector and the antenna can be used with no signal loss.
Key Features:
- Complete 2.4 GHz wireless bridging system
- Easy to install and configure
- Bridges two LANs together transparently
- Supports VLAN bridging (802.1q protocol)
- 802.11b radio built right into the 18 dBi gain panel antenna
- -LR models feature a built-in amplifier and provide the maximum range possible
- Weatherproof: designed and rated for outdoor use
- Antenna is lightweight and thin, just 1.25 inch thick and 15.5 inches square
- Mounts either to a wall or antenna mast of up to 1 3/4 inches in diameter
- Flat panel antenna offers 18 dBi gain and 18o beamwidth
- Transmit power of 2 Watts EIRP and 16 Watts EIRP on -LR model
- Line of sight range up to 3 miles or more possible (10 miles or more with the -LR version)
- Up to 4.5 mbps actual throughput
- FCC Part 15 Certified for license-free operation (11 channels USA)
- Professional installation is not required by FCC Part 15 rules
- Windows-based Configuration Software
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to +50°C
Each Bridge-in-a-Box consists of:
- Two 18 dBi gain flat panel antennas with built-in radios (-LR models feature an integrated bi-directional amplifier for increased transmit power and receive signal sensitivity for longer range)
- Sturdy steel wall/mast tilt-bracket mounts
- Two Cat 5 DC Power Injectors
- Two 110/220 VAC to 48 VDC wall adapters
- CD-ROM with Windows-based software and documentation