Is Point-to-Point Wireless Right For Your Business? Cut the cord! Who hasn’t heard that before? Are you looking for a way to free yourself from the high costs associated with leasing or having hardwire landlines installed for your business networking needs?  There may be a better solution that will save you time and money, plus provide better connection speeds. Point-to-Point wireless (P2P) is the simplest network architecture you can use to connect two locations using a wireless radio link. P2P wireless links can go from a short-range link connecting two locations just a short distance away to a long-range P2P wireless link that connects two locations tens of miles apart. In a P2P wireless scenario, distance is affected by the height of each Ethernet radio device, the frequency used, the power level, and environmental interference. P2P wireless links are usually deployed between two locations that are in clear line of sight with each other to maximize performance and are often used for telecom, security, and networking applications. P2P wireless technology has grown significantly recently, giving businesses a practical solution to connecting multiple locations without sacrificing speed and incurring the excessive expense that comes with laying land lines. It eliminates the need to pay expensive leased line charges between buildings or tolerate slow speeds associated with leased lines. You get high speeds and minimal operating costs without sacrificing performance. P2P wireless links can go from a short-range link connecting two locations a few miles apart to a long-range P2P wireless link that connects two locations tens of miles away from each other. A P2P wireless network can add capacity to any network and provide a flexible and scalable alternative to expensive fiber or low data rate leased lines. Wireless bridge for line of sight is the most common scenario if your two locations are less than one mile apart, have clear, unobstructed line of sight from building to building, and just need the basics. Line of sight means no trees, or other obstacles are in the way.  These wireless connections can be used for anything from sharing Internet between two locations to sharing voice, video, files, or other data. As with all wireless technology, there are pros and cons with using a P2P wireless network.  A properly deployed P2P wireless network can be a more secure method of creating one network for all your locations, versus using a typical VPN connection for inter-office networking. A P2P wireless set up can add capacity to any network and provide an inherently flexible and scalable alternative to expensive fiber or low data rate leased lines.  One downside is that your surroundings can have an impact on your wireless signal. In urban or industrial areas with many buildings, there could be higher environmental interference that might obstruct the wireless network. In a P2P network with a wireless link, distance and bandwidth is affected by the height of each AP radio device, the frequency used, the power level, and environmental interference. A properly configured and installed P2P wireless infrastructure can be a game changer. Click-Pro can customize and install a P2P wireless solution to suit your budget and performance needs. Is Point-to-Point Wireless Right For Your Business?  Contact us. We can help you find the right solution.