What is a Wireless Bridge - WiFi Bridge?

Most wireless bridge require LOS (line of Site) which means that both ends of the wireless bridge have clear visibility to the other end. Most manufacturers of wireless bridge equipment offer applications to determine if a wireless link is viable.

One good example of this is the LigoWave Link Planner. - http://www.ligowave.com/linkcalc/

Typical applications for a wireless bridge are

  • connecting two buildings together
  • backhauling a wireless mesh network

Typical technologies used to create a wireless bridge are

  • RF or Wireless
  • FSO (Free Space Optics) or a Laser Link

Typical frequencies used for wireless bridges are

  • 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz is the most widely used as it is unlicensed and can offer throughput up to about 200mbps
  • 70/80Ghz will offer throughput speeds of up to 1Gbps
  • 60Ghz can offer throughput speeds of up to 1Gbps
  • 24Ghz can offer throughput speeds of up to 1Gbps
  • 6-38Ghz is typically licensed with throughput up to 2Gbps

Typical equipment used to create a wireless bridge are

  • LigoWave PTP (5Ghz) - LigoWave PTP
  • BridgeWave(60/80Ghz) - BridgeWave
  • GeoDesy (Laser Link) - Laser Link
  • Ceragon (Licensed) - Ceragon

If you would like any advice about creating a wireless bridge please give us a call - 01202 339830

Topic
Point-to-Point