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Internet speed drops when sent through WBC502 AirBridge
I have a WBC502 bridge connected to a BR500 router. The other end of the bridge is connected to a WAC540 AP. Using the Insight app I test the internet speed at the router and get a result of 504.02 M...
I think I figured this out, and I am a bit embarassed. the receiving unit of the WBC502 was behind a window, which I had been told from a local tech guy wouldn't cause a problem. Out of curiousity I moved the unit and got 300mbps from the WBC502 and WiFi.
Thanks for all the suggestions, I don't think I would have figured this out if I didn't take the time to connect directly to the AirBridge and AP.
The internal test isn't always accurate as they don't always choose a good test server.
So you're getting full speed to the master of the WBC502.
What speed do you get if you direct connect the the recieving wbc502?
I think I figured this out, and I am a bit embarassed. the receiving unit of the WBC502 was behind a window, which I had been told from a local tech guy wouldn't cause a problem. Out of curiousity I moved the unit and got 300mbps from the WBC502 and WiFi.
Thanks for all the suggestions, I don't think I would have figured this out if I didn't take the time to connect directly to the AirBridge and AP.
Glad you got it functioning more to your expectations!
I know that normal wifi functions aren't impeded much by glass but maybe with the directional setup that a point to point system uses is effected a bit more.
Guess thats the downfall of never having used it :)
Again, glad it helped though
plemans wrote:I know that normal wifi functions aren't impeded much by glass but maybe with the directional setup that a point to point system uses is effected a bit more.
Modern window systems with multi-layer glass (safety glass, anti-burglar, noise protection, UV protection ...) and any kind of coating (the more sophisticated, e.g. IR reflective, the worse!) is making an easy death for any wireless application. 10..20..30 dB or more can be easy lost. in my home, the wireless quality outdoors depends massively on open windows, reflections ... from very good to short to the least workable WiFi signal.
The industry (Siemens Austria) has developed window systems where the thermal surface coatings are laser cut into symmetrical pieces allowing to allow selective mobile network band pass-through, initially for train systems.
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