So what is a Wireless Bridge Anyway?
So what is a wireless bridge anyway?
In simple words, a wireless bridge is a device that cable can be more complete networks of users to communicate two or transparent with each other over long distances without. These networks can be in the same building, but usually combine either in adjacent buildings or with the right antennas and line of sight bridge networks may even up to 30 miles apart. Wireless bridges connect to the wired network through theEthernet port and replicate the data to a remote network bridge or access point via 802.11a/b/g wireless (Wi-Fi) protocol.
Point to Point (PTP) Bridging:
A point-to-point topology is the simplest to configure and connects two networks in two separate locations, normally a remote building or warehouse, via a wireless bridge in each location.
Point to Multi-Point (point-to-multipoint, ptmp bridge):
A point-to-multipoint topology connects wirelesslyseveral sites together so they share the same network resources. The Bridge on the Main, central, location is as the root bridge or base station bridge and all the data that the wireless bridge between clients must first pass through the root bridge. These point-to-multipoint networks are used in wireless Internet service provider (WISP), large premises, logistics centers, school districts, public security and many applicationsothers …
What do I need to build a Point to Point Bridge Link?
Sight between the two locations. You may need to install a pole or a tower on your roof in order to achieve this goal. A site survey is recommended before installation.
Select a wireless bridge: Here are some things to consider when selecting a wireless bridge.
Distance: Distance will determine what gain antenna is needed and if you have an external antenna or if required an integratedAntenna will be sufficient.
Wireless Protocol: Do you want to use a bridge so based on 802.11 standards, that the interoperability with other manufacturers or bridge Would you like something with a proprietary protocol to a particular vendor? There are some additional safety benefit of using a proprietary over a standard protocol.
Frequency: Do you want a licensed or unlicensed (2.4, 5 to 5.8 GHz) band?
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Wireless Bridges are lessexpensive, but you need to buy quite a lot of LMR-400 cable to connect to the external antenna. This is a lot of signal loss and in the end you will find a higher gain antenna will need to compensate. An outdoor bridge can be placed directly on the antenna and thus reduced to the level of the cable you need as well as the amount of signal loss buy.
Select a wireless antenna, if the bridge was not chosen you already have a built-in antenna, you mustone now. For point to point connections, we propose a directional panel grid, fixed satellite dishes.
Peripherals: you must choose the appropriate lightning protection and RF antenna cable, which you connected and protected.
Double it: Now double the amount of hardware that you selected, so you have the identical setup on both sides.
Installation:
Finally, select a professional installer in your area to run the appropriate cables, install all necessary poles orTowers, set up the antennas and configure the radio. If you have any questions about this please let us know and we will assist you in finding a quality installer. If you want to try it out yourself for them, but go to the test NOT FORGET bridges before they actually installed it in the field.
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