wireless bridge

wireless bridge definition - computer

A device that connects two LAN segments together via infrared or microwave transmission. A wireless bridge is often used to span buildings and provides a more economical method than laying cable or leasing a private line. Many wireless bridges require line-of-sight between transmitter and receiver; however, Wi-Fi bridges used to add remote devices to a Wi-Fi network do not (see Wi-Fi bridge).


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Spanning Geographic Areas

A wireless bridge is used to span buildings or areas where laying cable or leasing lines is prohibitive.




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Securing Hotspot Access

A wireless bridge can also be used to secure a local wireless network that accesses the Internet via a public hotspot. By wiring the bridge into the WAN port of the router, it serves as a gateway between the private encrypted network and the hotspot, which is not encrypted.






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