Wireless Bridge
Wireless bridge for site-to-site links
Two outdoor radios carry an Ethernet connection between locations where cable or fibre cannot be installed.
Connect a separate building to your LAN
Connect one radio to the main LAN and the paired radio to equipment in the other building. The link carries Ethernet; it does not create an internet service or replace the gateway. Add a switch for several wired devices or an access point for local Wi-Fi.
- Building-to-building network extension
- Camera and remote equipment backhaul
- Gate, yard and campus endpoint links
- Temporary links where trenching or fibre is not available
Radio path
A clear radio path between the buildings
Check distance, permitted frequencies, obstructions, mounting height and Fresnel clearance before choosing the radios.
This diagram shows the connection path, not a distance guarantee. Check the link budget, antenna pattern, operating frequency and rated distance for the selected radios at both endpoints.
Installation
Check both mounting positions
Check both mounting points, the radio path, and the available power and Ethernet connection at each end.
Endpoint A
Main LAN connection, PoE source, mounting height, grounding and outdoor cable route.
Radio path
Distance, line of sight, Fresnel clearance, elevation, obstructions and permitted channel plan.
Endpoint B
PoE source, mounting, Ethernet handoff and the switch, camera, AP or router at the remote site.
Equipment connected to each endpoint
The bridge replaces the cable between two points. Gateways, switches, routers and access points retain their normal network roles.
- A switch or gateway connects the main LAN to Bridge A
- A camera, switch or access point connects behind Bridge B
- A 4G/5G router can provide WAN at either site
Discuss your site-to-site link
Send the deployment country, distance between endpoints, mounting heights and required throughput. Include a site map or photographs of the radio path if available.
A quoted maximum distance is not a guarantee for your site. Obstructions, mounting height, interference, channel rules and required throughput determine whether the selected radios suit the link.
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