Aug 032013
- WIFi Bridges are used for point-to-point links and point to multipoint links
- Long-distance point to point links: Ubiquiti offers several types of bridges that are excellent options:
- The NanoBridge series is the best equipment for point-to-point links: One NanoBridge on each end of the link.
- For very long-distance links (over 7 miles): Use a Ubiquiti RocketM5 with a RocketDish on each side of the link:
- Use the 30dBi RocketDish (2-FT diameter) for less than 20 miles.
- For more than 20 miles, use the RocketDish 34dBi, which is 3-FT in diameter.
- Point-to-point bridges: Antenna-type used in a is parabolic-type antenna
- Parabolics are also known as “dish” or “grid” antennas
- Ubiquiti bridges have a parabolic antenna integrated as part of the bridge
- Point-to-multipoint bridges: Antenna-type used in a is sectoral or panel antenna
- For long point-to-point to multipoint links to end-users (such as a marina): RocketM2 with a large 2.4GHz sectoral antenna
- For long point-to-multi-point links to locations such as a building: Use Ubiquiti RocketM5 with a large 5GHz sectoral antenna
- Point-to-multipoint bridge using Ubiquiti NanoSation M5 (5GHz) passing signal through 3 or 4 walls in an apartment building with NanoStation M5 on each end