1. Employment Security Department
Point-to-Point Wireless Networking

2. Wirelesss Bridge design
Connectivity for new building
Strict timeline
Expense
Performance
Reliability
Lessons learned

3. Connectivity LAN access for new building 50 people plus printers
Internet
Mainframe
File/print servers

4. Timeline Immediate need for connectivity (45-60 days)
WAN connection might be done in time
Lengthy permit process to run fiber-optic cable

5. Expense Limited budget Construction costs for fiber
WAN circuits = perpetual cost
Wireless = one-time initial outlay no perpetual expense

6. Performance T-1 = 1.544 Mbps Wireless = 11 Mbps (dual-circuits)
No brainer

7. Reliability Maintained backup WAN for 6 months
Zero downtime for approx. 18 months
Slow response during construction
Tree limbs = BAD!
Creative logging

9. Lessons Learned Increase security WEP MAC filter No broadcast SSID
Keep large distance from trees
Etherchannel works
WEP not secure