So what is a wireless bridge anyway?
In straightforward terms a wireless bridge is a gadget that allows two or more complete networks of users to transparently reveal to one another over long distances without wires. These networks can be in the same building but are normally in either adjacent buildings or with the allowable antennas and line of sight bridges can even join together networks up to 30 miles apart. Wireless bridges join together to the wired network straight through the Ethernet port and replicate that data to a remote network bridge or entrance point via 802.11a/b/g wireless (Wi-Fi) protocol.
Wireless Network Bridge Kit
Point to Point (ptp) Bridging:
A point to point topology is the simplest to configure and connects two networks in two isolate locations, normally a remote building or warehouse, via one wireless bridge in each location.
Point to Multi-point (point to multipoint, ptmp) bridging:
A point to Multipoint topology wirelessly connects many locations together allowing them to share the same network resources. The bridge at the main, central, location is called the root bridge or base middle point bridge and all data passing in the middle of the wireless bridge clients must pass straight through the root bridge first. These point-to-multipoint networks are used in wireless internet assistance providers (Wisp), large corporate campuses, distribution facilities, school districts, collective protection applications and many others...
What do I need to build a Point to Point Bridge Link?
Line of sight in the middle of the two locations. You may need to install a pole or tower on your roof top in order to perform this. A site examine is recommended before installation.
Select a wireless bridge: Here are some things to think when choosing a wireless bridge.
Distance: length will decide what gain antenna will be required and if you need an external antenna or if an integrated antenna will be sufficient.
Wireless protocol: Do you want to use a bridge base on 802.11 standards so that you have interoperability with other bridge manufacturers or would you like something with a protocol ownership to a single vendor? There are some added protection benefits when using a ownership over a thorough protocol.
Frequency: Do you want to use a licensed or unlicensed (2.4, 5-5.8 Ghz) band?
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor wireless bridges are less expensive but you will have to buy quite a bit of Lmr-400 cable to join together to the outdoor antenna. This adds a great deal of signal loss and in the end you will need a higher gain antenna to compensate. An outdoor bridge can be located right next to the antenna and therefore cuts down on the amount of cable you need to buy as well as the amount of signal loss.
Select a wireless antenna: If the bridge you selected does not already have an integrated antenna you will need to pick one now. For point to point links we propose a directional panel, grid or solid parabolic dish antennas.
Peripherals: You will need to settle on the thorough lightning arrestors and Rf antenna cables to get you connected and protected.
Double it: Now double the amount of hardware you selected so that you have the identical setup on both sides.
Installation:
Finally, settle on a pro installer in your area to run the thorough cables, install any required poles or towers, align the antennas and configure the radios. If you have any questions about this let us know and we will sustain you in looking a quality installer. If you want to try it out yourself go for it but Don'T Forget to bench test the bridges before positively installing them in the field.
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