Wireless PtP & PtMP

Extend network connectivity between buildings, remote locations, campuses, cameras, and other sites with wireless point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radios from Hummingbird Networks. Wireless PtP and PtMP systems can provide high-speed outdoor network connections where installing fiber or copper cabling is difficult, expensive, or impractical.

Point-to-point wireless bridges create dedicated links between two locations, while point-to-multipoint wireless systems allow a central base station to communicate with multiple remote radios or client locations. These technologies are widely used for building-to-building networking, campus connectivity, wireless backhaul, security camera networks, warehouses, industrial sites, rural broadband, remote facilities, and other outdoor networking applications.

Whether you need to connect two buildings across a property, distribute network access to multiple remote locations, extend connectivity to security cameras, or deploy a high-capacity wireless backhaul, Hummingbird Networks offers outdoor wireless radios and supporting infrastructure for a wide range of distances, frequencies, bandwidth requirements, and deployment environments.

Shop Wireless Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint Radios

Outdoor wireless radios provide an alternative to physical cabling when network connectivity needs to cross distances or obstacles that make trenching fiber or copper impractical.

Wireless PtP and PtMP equipment can be used for:

• Building-to-building network connections
• Campus network extensions
• Wireless network backhaul
• Warehouse and industrial connectivity
• Security camera backhaul
• Remote office connectivity
• Rural and remote network access
• Outdoor WiFi infrastructure
• Service provider networks
• Temporary network deployments
• Construction sites
• Agricultural facilities
• Parking facilities and remote buildings

The appropriate wireless system depends on distance, required throughput, frequency, available spectrum, line of sight, interference, antenna gain, mounting height, environmental conditions, and the number of locations being connected.

What Is Point-to-Point Wireless?

Point-to-point wireless, commonly abbreviated PtP, creates a direct wireless network connection between two locations.

A typical point-to-point wireless bridge uses one radio at each end of the link. The radios communicate with one another using directional antennas or integrated antenna systems, creating a wireless connection that can transport Ethernet traffic between the two sites.

For example, a business could install one PtP radio on its main office and another on a warehouse located across a parking lot. The wireless bridge can extend the network between the buildings without trenching new fiber or copper cabling.

Point-to-point wireless is commonly used when organizations need:

• A dedicated connection between two buildings
• A wireless alternative to buried fiber
• A high-capacity network backhaul
• Connectivity to a remote security camera location
• Temporary connectivity between facilities
• Network access across roads, parking lots, or open property
• Connectivity to remote industrial or operational equipment

What Is Point-to-Multipoint Wireless?

Point-to-multipoint wireless, commonly abbreviated PtMP, allows one central wireless base station to communicate with multiple remote radios or client locations.

Instead of building a separate dedicated radio link from the main location to every remote site, a PtMP architecture allows multiple subscriber or client radios to communicate with a shared access point or base station.

This architecture can be useful when multiple buildings, cameras, facilities, or remote users need connectivity back to the same central network.

Common PtMP applications include:

• Connecting multiple buildings across a campus
• Providing connectivity to remote security cameras
• Connecting multiple warehouse or industrial structures
• Wireless internet service provider networks
• Agricultural facilities
• Large commercial properties
• Remote operational sites
• Distributed outdoor networks

Point-to-Point vs. Point-to-Multipoint Wireless

The primary difference between PtP and PtMP wireless is the number of locations participating in the wireless link.

Point-to-point wireless connects one location directly to another location.

Point-to-multipoint wireless connects one central location to multiple remote locations.

A PtP link can be appropriate when two buildings need a dedicated high-capacity connection. A PtMP system can be more efficient when a central building needs to provide connectivity to several surrounding locations.

The right architecture depends on the network topology, bandwidth requirements, distances involved, number of remote sites, available spectrum, and physical layout of the deployment.

Wireless Bridges for Building-to-Building Connectivity

Building-to-building wireless bridging is one of the most common uses for point-to-point radios.

Organizations may need to connect:

• An office and warehouse
• Two campus buildings
• A main facility and remote storage building
• A school and athletic facility
• A hotel and outbuilding
• A manufacturing plant and remote operations building
• A network closet and remote camera location

Running fiber between buildings can provide excellent performance, but excavation, permits, conduit, labor, property limitations, and physical obstacles can make a wired connection expensive or difficult.

A properly designed wireless bridge can provide network connectivity without requiring a physical cable between the locations.

Wireless Backhaul

Wireless backhaul refers to using a wireless connection to transport network traffic between infrastructure locations.

A backhaul link may connect a remote access network, wireless base station, surveillance system, building, or other network segment to the primary network.

Backhaul performance is particularly important because traffic from many users or devices may share the same wireless connection.

When selecting equipment for wireless backhaul, consider:

• Required aggregate throughput
• Distance
• Latency requirements
• Frequency band
• Channel availability
• Interference
• Antenna gain
• Ethernet interface speed
• Network uplink capacity
• Environmental conditions

Wireless CPE Radios

Customer premises equipment, commonly called CPE, refers to radios installed at remote client or subscriber locations in a wireless network.

In a point-to-multipoint deployment, a central base station can communicate with multiple CPE radios positioned at remote buildings, customer locations, cameras, or other endpoints.

CPE radios often combine the radio and directional antenna into a single integrated outdoor unit. This can simplify installation and reduce signal loss associated with external RF cabling.

When selecting CPE equipment, verify compatibility with the base station, frequency band, protocol, required distance, expected throughput, antenna characteristics, and management platform.

Wireless Base Stations

A wireless base station provides the central radio connection for multiple remote endpoints in a point-to-multipoint network.

Base stations can use integrated antennas or external sector antennas depending on the wireless platform and deployment architecture.

The central radio must provide appropriate coverage across the area containing the remote CPE devices.

Important base station considerations include:

• Frequency band
• Supported wireless platform
• Sector width
• Antenna gain
• Client capacity
• Required throughput
• Mounting height
• Network uplink speed
• Interference conditions

5 GHz Wireless Bridges

5 GHz is widely used for outdoor wireless PtP and PtMP networking because it provides substantial spectrum for high-speed wireless connections and is supported by a broad range of outdoor radio platforms.

5 GHz wireless bridges are commonly used for:

• Building-to-building links
• Campus networks
• Wireless backhaul
• Outdoor CPE deployments
• Security camera connectivity
• Warehouse and industrial networks

Performance depends heavily on channel availability, interference, antenna alignment, distance, and line of sight.

Because 5 GHz spectrum can be heavily used in populated environments, proper channel planning can be important for maintaining reliable performance.

60 GHz Wireless Bridges

60 GHz wireless can provide high-capacity point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity using substantially higher radio frequencies than traditional 5 GHz wireless systems.

These systems can be attractive for short and intermediate high-bandwidth wireless links where appropriate line of sight is available.

60 GHz wireless links can provide significant throughput, but propagation characteristics differ from lower-frequency systems. Distance, weather, obstructions, antenna alignment, and deployment environment should all be considered carefully.

Some outdoor wireless platforms combine 60 GHz connectivity with another frequency band for backup or management purposes depending on the product architecture.

Wireless Link Distance

Outdoor wireless radios can support connections ranging from relatively short building-to-building links to multi-mile network connections, but maximum advertised range should not be treated as a guaranteed deployment distance.

Actual performance depends on:

• Radio model
• Frequency
• Antenna gain
• Transmit power
• Line of sight
• Fresnel zone clearance
• Interference
• Channel width
• Weather
• Regulatory limits
• Required throughput

A radio may establish connectivity at a particular distance while still failing to provide the bandwidth or reliability required by the application.

Wireless links should therefore be designed around the required performance rather than maximum possible range alone.

Line of Sight for Point-to-Point Wireless

Line of sight is one of the most important considerations in outdoor wireless networking.

Directional wireless systems perform best when the radios have a clear path between locations. Trees, buildings, terrain, signs, equipment, and other physical obstructions can reduce signal strength or prevent a reliable wireless link.

Mounting radios higher on buildings, towers, or poles can sometimes provide the necessary path between sites.

Before purchasing equipment for a long-distance link, organizations should confirm that an appropriate radio path exists between the proposed mounting locations.

Understanding the Fresnel Zone

A clear visual line between two radios is important, but long-distance wireless design also needs to consider the Fresnel zone.

The Fresnel zone is the three-dimensional area surrounding the direct radio path between antennas. Objects entering this area can interfere with radio propagation even if the antennas appear visually aligned.

Trees, terrain, rooftops, structures, and other obstacles can affect Fresnel zone clearance.

For longer wireless links, appropriate mounting height may be required to maintain adequate clearance along the radio path.

Wireless Antenna Gain

Antenna gain is an important specification for PtP and PtMP systems because it influences how radio energy is directed.

Higher-gain directional antennas concentrate energy into a narrower coverage pattern, which can improve performance across longer distances and reduce exposure to interference from unwanted directions.

Lower-gain or wider-sector antennas may provide broader coverage when a base station needs to communicate with multiple remote radios across a wider area.

The appropriate antenna depends on the application, distance, frequency, coverage pattern, mounting location, and regulatory requirements.

Explore wireless antennas when designing systems that use external sector, directional, or other specialized antennas.

Directional Antennas for Wireless Bridges

Point-to-point wireless systems commonly use highly directional antennas because the radio only needs to communicate with one specific location.

Directional antenna designs can include:

• Dish antennas
• Panel antennas
• Integrated directional antennas
• Parabolic reflectors

Accurate antenna alignment becomes increasingly important as antenna directivity and link distance increase.

Sector Antennas for Point-to-Multipoint Networks

Point-to-multipoint base stations frequently use sector antennas designed to provide coverage across a defined horizontal area.

A sector antenna may provide coverage across a portion of the surrounding area rather than broadcasting equally in every direction.

Multiple sector antennas can be used around a central location to provide broader coverage while maintaining greater directional control than a single omnidirectional antenna.

Sector width, antenna gain, frequency, base station compatibility, client locations, and interference should all be considered when designing a PtMP network.

Integrated vs. External Antenna Radios

Outdoor wireless radios are available with integrated antennas or connectors for external antennas.

Integrated Antenna Radios

Integrated radio and antenna designs combine both components in the same outdoor enclosure.

This can simplify installation, reduce RF cable loss, and provide a predictable antenna pattern designed specifically for the radio.

Integrated products are common for CPE, point-to-point bridges, and compact outdoor wireless links.

External Antenna Radios

External antenna radios allow network designers to choose an antenna based on coverage requirements.

This can provide greater flexibility for point-to-multipoint base stations, sector deployments, specialized long-range links, or other applications requiring a specific antenna pattern.

How Much Bandwidth Can a Wireless Bridge Provide?

Wireless bridge throughput varies considerably between platforms and deployment environments.

Theoretical radio data rates should not be treated as equivalent to actual Ethernet throughput.

Real-world performance can be affected by:

• Radio protocol
• Channel width
• Signal strength
• Noise
• Interference
• Distance
• Modulation rate
• Number of PtMP clients
• Ethernet interface speed
• Environmental conditions

When choosing wireless bridge equipment, size the link around the bandwidth required by the applications rather than selecting equipment solely by its advertised wireless rate.

Channel Width & Wireless Performance

Wireless radios can support different channel widths depending on the platform and frequency band.

Wider channels can provide greater potential throughput but consume more spectrum and can be more difficult to use in RF environments with significant interference.

Narrower channels can reduce maximum throughput but may provide greater flexibility in congested spectrum.

Channel width should be selected based on required bandwidth, spectrum availability, interference, link distance, and the capabilities of the wireless platform.

Wireless Interference

RF interference can significantly affect outdoor wireless performance.

Sources of interference can include:

• Nearby wireless networks
• Other outdoor bridge systems
• Wireless internet service providers
• Radar systems
• Industrial equipment
• Other radio technologies operating in or near the same spectrum

Wireless planning tools and spectrum analysis can help identify available channels and potential interference before deployment.

Highly directional antennas can also help reduce interference by concentrating radio energy toward the intended remote site.

Wireless Bridge Latency

Latency can be important for voice, video, cameras, industrial applications, real-time systems, and other network traffic.

Wireless bridge latency depends on the radio platform, network architecture, interference, signal quality, traffic load, scheduling technology, and other factors.

High-performance PtP radios designed specifically for backhaul can provide different latency characteristics than conventional WiFi bridging systems.

Wireless Bridges for Security Cameras

Wireless PtP and PtMP systems can provide network connectivity to security cameras located where Ethernet or fiber cabling is unavailable.

Examples include cameras monitoring:

• Parking lots
• Property entrances
• Remote gates
• Warehouse yards
• Construction sites
• Campus perimeters
• Storage facilities
• Remote buildings

The wireless link should have enough capacity to carry the aggregate video traffic generated by the connected cameras.

Organizations should also consider camera power, network segmentation, security, environmental protection, and connectivity redundancy when building remote surveillance links.

Wireless Bridges for Warehouses & Industrial Sites

Warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and industrial facilities can contain remote buildings, yards, outdoor equipment, security systems, and operational infrastructure that require network connectivity.

Wireless bridges can extend Ethernet connectivity across locations where trenching or running new cable would be disruptive or impractical.

Industrial deployments should account for interference, metal structures, vehicle movement, mounting locations, environmental exposure, and the bandwidth required by connected equipment.

Wireless Links for Campuses

Campuses often contain multiple buildings that need access to a shared network infrastructure.

Schools, universities, corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels, government facilities, and other organizations can use outdoor wireless bridges to connect buildings when fiber is unavailable or impractical.

A campus deployment may use individual PtP links or a PtMP architecture depending on building locations and bandwidth requirements.

Wireless PtP & PtMP for Rural Connectivity

Wireless bridges can provide network connectivity across rural properties and remote locations where conventional wired infrastructure is limited.

Potential applications include:

• Agricultural facilities
• Farms and ranches
• Remote warehouses
• Utility infrastructure
• Remote offices
• Outdoor cameras
• Service provider networks

Long-distance rural links can benefit from lower RF congestion than dense urban environments, but terrain, trees, mounting height, power availability, and line of sight remain important design considerations.

PoE for Outdoor Wireless Radios

Many outdoor wireless radios use Power over Ethernet to receive both network connectivity and electrical power through Ethernet cabling.

This simplifies outdoor installation because the radio can be mounted on a roof, pole, tower, or exterior wall without requiring a conventional electrical outlet at the radio location.

Outdoor radio deployments may require:

• Compatible PoE injectors or PoE switches
• Outdoor-rated Ethernet cable
• Surge protection
• Grounding
• Weather-resistant cable entry
• Appropriate mounting hardware

Verify the power standard required by the radio because outdoor wireless equipment can use different PoE voltages and specifications.

Surge Protection & Grounding for Outdoor Radios

Outdoor network equipment is more exposed to electrical events than equipment installed entirely indoors.

Proper grounding and surge protection should be considered when installing radios on rooftops, poles, towers, exterior walls, and other exposed locations.

Ethernet surge protectors and appropriate grounding can help protect connected network equipment from electrical surges associated with outdoor cabling and nearby electrical activity.

Installation should follow manufacturer instructions and applicable electrical and building requirements.

Weatherproof Outdoor Wireless Equipment

PtP and PtMP radios are commonly installed outdoors and should be designed for the environmental conditions in which they will operate.

Depending on the location, outdoor equipment may be exposed to:

• Rain
• Wind
• Sunlight
• Dust
• Heat
• Cold
• Humidity
• Ice or snow

Review the equipment's environmental rating, operating temperature, wind loading, mounting requirements, and manufacturer installation guidance before deployment.

How to Choose a Wireless PtP or PtMP Radio

The right outdoor wireless radio depends on the physical link and required network performance.

Before selecting equipment, consider the following factors.

Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint

Determine whether the deployment connects two locations or one central location to multiple remote endpoints.

Distance

Measure the approximate distance between sites and select equipment designed to provide the required throughput at that distance.

Line of Sight

Confirm that buildings, trees, terrain, and other obstacles do not block the intended radio path.

Required Throughput

Estimate the traffic that will cross the wireless link. A single remote camera has very different bandwidth requirements from an entire office or building.

Frequency

Select a radio platform appropriate for the spectrum available in the environment. 5 GHz, 60 GHz, and other frequencies have different range, capacity, interference, and propagation characteristics.

Interference

Evaluate the RF environment where possible. Congested spectrum can affect throughput and reliability even when signal strength appears strong.

Antenna Type

Determine whether the radio uses an integrated antenna or requires a compatible external directional or sector antenna.

Ethernet Interface

Verify that the radio's wired interface can support the desired network throughput. Higher-performance wireless radios may require Gigabit Ethernet or faster interfaces.

Power

Confirm the required PoE standard, injector, switch, grounding, and surge protection requirements.

Mounting

Determine where each radio will be installed and whether poles, walls, towers, roofs, or specialized mounting hardware are required.

Environmental Conditions

Verify that the equipment is designed for expected temperature, moisture, wind, and weather exposure.

Ubiquiti Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint Wireless

Ubiquiti offers a broad portfolio of outdoor wireless radios for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, wireless backhaul, and CPE applications.

Different Ubiquiti product families address different combinations of frequency, distance, throughput, client capacity, antenna design, and deployment architecture.

Ubiquiti airMAX

Ubiquiti airMAX products are designed for outdoor wireless broadband, PtP, and PtMP networking.

The airMAX ecosystem includes base station radios, CPE devices, integrated directional radios, and compatible antennas for a variety of outdoor network architectures.

Ubiquiti PowerBeam

PowerBeam radios combine wireless radio technology with integrated directional reflector antennas.

These products can be used for point-to-point links and CPE applications where directional wireless connectivity is required.

Ubiquiti NanoBeam

NanoBeam products combine a compact outdoor form factor with directional wireless connectivity.

They can be useful for building-to-building links, CPE installations, remote network extensions, and other outdoor bridge applications.

Ubiquiti LiteAP

LiteAP products can support point-to-multipoint base station applications as well as compatible point-to-point deployments depending on the model and configuration.

They are designed for outdoor installations requiring directional coverage and scalable wireless connectivity.

Ubiquiti LTU

Ubiquiti LTU products are designed for outdoor point-to-multipoint wireless networking and provide another platform for base station and subscriber connectivity.

LTU deployments should use compatible radios, frequencies, and management architecture throughout the wireless network.

Ubiquiti airFiber

Ubiquiti airFiber radios are designed for high-performance wireless backhaul and point-to-point networking.

Depending on the product family, airFiber equipment can support different frequencies, distances, and throughput requirements for business, campus, service provider, and high-capacity network links.

Ubiquiti Wave

Ubiquiti Wave provides high-performance outdoor wireless solutions for modern PtP and PtMP deployments.

Available Wave radios address different roles within wireless broadband networks, including compact subscriber devices and higher-capacity infrastructure.

Ubiquiti Device Bridge

Ubiquiti Device Bridge products can provide wireless Ethernet bridging for remote devices and network extensions.

Depending on the model, these products can be useful for cameras, remote equipment, buildings, and other installations that need Ethernet connectivity through a wireless link.

Building a Complete Wireless Bridge Network

A successful point-to-point or point-to-multipoint deployment requires more than radios alone.

Depending on the project, the complete installation may include:

• PtP or PtMP radios
• Base stations and CPE devices
• Directional or sector antennas
• PoE injectors or PoE switching
• Outdoor-rated Ethernet cabling
• Surge protection
• Grounding
• Poles, brackets, and mounting hardware
• Network switches
• Routers and gateways
• Network security
• UPS or backup power

Planning these components together can help prevent installation delays, compatibility problems, insufficient network capacity, and avoidable reliability issues.

PtP Wireless vs. Fiber

Fiber and wireless bridges can both provide network connectivity between locations, but each approach has advantages and limitations.

Fiber can provide very high capacity, predictable performance, and immunity to RF interference, but installing fiber between buildings may require excavation, conduit, permits, or significant labor.

Point-to-point wireless can often be deployed without trenching and may provide a faster or more practical way to connect buildings where fiber installation is difficult.

The appropriate solution depends on bandwidth requirements, distance, physical property, deployment cost, uptime requirements, interference, available pathways, and expected service life.

Some organizations use fiber for primary infrastructure and wireless as a backup path, while others use wireless as the primary connection where physical cabling is impractical.

PtP Wireless vs. Mesh WiFi

Point-to-point wireless bridges and wireless mesh systems serve different purposes.

A PtP bridge is designed primarily to transport network traffic between two fixed locations using a dedicated directional wireless link.

A mesh WiFi network is typically designed to extend client WiFi coverage through multiple access points that communicate wirelessly.

For building-to-building backhaul, a dedicated directional bridge can often provide a more appropriate architecture than relying on general-purpose WiFi mesh connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wireless PtP & PtMP

What does PtP mean in wireless networking?

PtP means point-to-point. A point-to-point wireless link connects two fixed network locations using a pair of radios or wireless bridges.

What does PtMP mean in wireless networking?

PtMP means point-to-multipoint. A point-to-multipoint network allows one central base station or access point to communicate with multiple remote subscriber or client radios.

What is a wireless bridge?

A wireless bridge connects Ethernet networks or devices across a wireless link. Outdoor wireless bridges are commonly used between buildings, remote facilities, cameras, and other locations where physical network cabling is unavailable or impractical.

Can I connect two buildings wirelessly?

Yes. A point-to-point wireless bridge can connect networks in separate buildings when an appropriate radio path exists between the locations. Distance, line of sight, interference, required throughput, mounting, and environmental conditions should all be evaluated.

How far can a point-to-point wireless bridge reach?

Range varies significantly by radio, frequency, antenna gain, mounting height, line of sight, interference, channel width, regulatory limits, and required throughput. Outdoor systems can support links ranging from short building connections to multi-mile deployments when properly designed.

Does point-to-point wireless require line of sight?

For reliable long-distance outdoor links, clear line of sight is generally highly desirable and often necessary. Fresnel zone clearance should also be considered because obstructions near the radio path can reduce performance even when the antennas appear visually aligned.

Can trees block a wireless bridge?

Yes. Trees and vegetation can absorb, reflect, and scatter radio signals. The effect depends on frequency, density, moisture, distance, and how much of the radio path is obstructed.

What frequency is best for point-to-point wireless?

There is no single best frequency for every deployment. 5 GHz is widely used for outdoor wireless bridging, while 60 GHz can provide high-capacity links over appropriate distances. The right frequency depends on distance, interference, available spectrum, bandwidth requirements, and environmental conditions.

What is wireless backhaul?

Wireless backhaul uses a wireless connection to transport network traffic between infrastructure locations. It can connect buildings, base stations, remote sites, cameras, or other network segments to the main network.

What is a CPE radio?

CPE stands for customer premises equipment. In a point-to-multipoint wireless network, a CPE radio is typically installed at the remote client or subscriber location and communicates with the central base station.

What is a wireless base station?

A wireless base station is the central radio in a point-to-multipoint architecture. It communicates with multiple compatible remote CPE radios across a defined coverage area.

Can a point-to-point link carry VLAN traffic?

Many wireless bridge platforms can transport Ethernet traffic that includes VLANs, but capabilities and configuration vary by product. Verify the required Layer 2 and VLAN functionality of the selected radio platform.

Can I use a wireless bridge for security cameras?

Yes. Outdoor wireless bridges can provide Ethernet connectivity for cameras located where wired infrastructure is unavailable. The wireless link should provide sufficient bandwidth for the expected video traffic and should be designed with appropriate security, power, and network segmentation.

Can a wireless bridge replace fiber?

In some applications, yes. Wireless bridges can provide connectivity where installing fiber is difficult or expensive. Fiber may still be preferable for environments requiring extremely high capacity, predictable latency, immunity to RF interference, or certain uptime requirements.

Do wireless bridge radios need PoE?

Many outdoor wireless radios use PoE for power and Ethernet connectivity. The required PoE standard varies by radio, so verify compatibility with the selected injector or network switch.

Do outdoor radios need surge protection?

Surge protection and grounding should be considered for outdoor network installations because exterior cabling and equipment can be exposed to electrical events. Follow manufacturer installation guidance and applicable electrical requirements.

What antenna do I need for point-to-multipoint wireless?

PtMP base stations commonly use sector or other directional antennas to cover a defined area containing remote client radios. The appropriate antenna depends on frequency, sector width, gain, client locations, distance, and base station compatibility.

What is the difference between a wireless bridge and an access point?

A wireless bridge primarily connects network infrastructure or Ethernet devices across a wireless link. A conventional wireless access point primarily provides WiFi connectivity to client devices such as laptops, phones, and tablets. Some hardware platforms can support multiple operating modes.

Can point-to-point radios work through walls?

Outdoor directional PtP systems are generally designed around a clear radio path rather than transmission through buildings or major obstructions. Walls and other structures can significantly reduce signal strength and link reliability.

How do I align point-to-point radios?

Directional radios should be aimed toward one another according to the manufacturer's installation and alignment process. Long-distance or high-gain links can require precise alignment because the antenna beam becomes increasingly narrow.

Which Ubiquiti wireless bridge should I use?

The appropriate Ubiquiti platform depends on whether the deployment is PtP or PtMP, required distance, throughput, frequency, interference, number of remote sites, antenna requirements, and network architecture. airMAX, airFiber, LTU, Wave, PowerBeam, NanoBeam, LiteAP, and Device Bridge products address different wireless applications.

Can Hummingbird Networks help me choose PtP or PtMP wireless equipment?

Yes. Hummingbird Networks can help businesses and organizations evaluate wireless radios based on link distance, PtP or PtMP architecture, required throughput, frequency, line of sight, antenna requirements, Ethernet connectivity, PoE, and deployment environment.

Shop Wireless Point-to-Point & Point-to-Multipoint Equipment

Connect buildings, cameras, remote facilities, campuses, warehouses, industrial sites, and other network locations with outdoor wireless PtP and PtMP radios designed for reliable network backhaul and Ethernet bridging.

Whether you need a short building-to-building wireless bridge, a long-range point-to-point connection, multiple CPE radios connected to a base station, or a high-capacity wireless backhaul, Hummingbird Networks can help you identify outdoor wireless equipment that fits your network and deployment requirements.