Introduction
This chapter introduces the Symbol CB3000 Client Bridge, describing its operational environment and its
primary operating principles and features.
It includes the following sections:
• General Overview
• CB3000 Operational Principles
1.1 General Overview
The CB3000 Client Bridge is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless LAN Ethernet adapter. The CB3000
extends wireless networking capabilities to printers, scales, medical equipment, manufacturing machinery, bar
code readers, time clocks, point-of-sale and other data collection devices. The CB3000 provides a reliable,
cost-effective interface between devices utilizing Ethernet ports and Symbol's wireless LAN switches and
access points.
Multiple devices can share one CB3000 using a 10BaseT Ethernet hub. This feature saves equipment costs
when several devices require wireless Ethernet connectivity. The CB3000 has an on-board TCP/IP stack to