WiFi Point-to-Point Bridge: How to Connect Two Buildings Wirelessly

Do you want to connect your office building with the production hall, or bring your home WiFi to a garden house 100 meters away without digging trenches for cables? The solution is a Point-to-Point WiFi link (Wireless Bridge).

Thanks to modern technology, distances from a few meters to over 30 kilometers can be bridged—achieving data throughputs that easily rival a physical fiber optic connection.

The Core Requirement: Line of Sight (LOS)

The most important rule for a stable wireless bridge is: Clear Line of Sight (LOS). WiFi radio waves over long distances are extremely sensitive to obstacles.

• Short Distances (up to 100m): The signal might still penetrate a wooden wall or light foliage, albeit with a slight drop in bandwidth.
• Long Distances (250m and beyond): An absolutely clear line of sight is mandatory. Solid obstacles like concrete walls, dense trees, or hills make stable operation impossible.

Which Frequency Band is Right for You?

Choosing the right frequency determines your range and data throughput.

2.4 GHz – Only in Exceptions

The 2.4 GHz band is extremely congested today. We advise against building a 2.4 GHz bridge unless you are in a very rural area and need to penetrate a light obstacle.

5 GHz – The Stable Standard

The 5 GHz band is our standard recommendation. It offers significantly more non-overlapping channels, suffers less interference, and delivers real data throughputs of up to 500 Mbps.

60 GHz – Gigabit Speed for Professionals

For extremely data-intensive applications, we recommend the 60 GHz band. This high frequency enables Gigabit data throughput with extremely low latency.