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Wi-Fi Factoids: Wireless Bridging
· Bridge antennas can sometimes be mounted behind windows panes—as long as line of sight is maintained between antennas and glass panes do not inhibit RF signal due to coatings etc. · Bridge antennas and bridges can be “co-located”—that is they can share antenna masts and mounting locations and not interfere with each other. · Two bridges can be connected via Ethernet to each other, with antennas pointing in opposite directions to corresponding “parents” or “children”. This “hand off” approach is sometimes used to overcome line of sight issues. · Watch for objects or structures in or near the line of sight path between antennas. Large objects near but not exactly in the LOS path can cause radio signals to bend and not reach their intended target. · Rain and snow have little or no effect on link quality between bridges. Although water absorbs 2.4 gHz radio signals, we have performed many packet tests in bad weather and have never encountered a problem. · There are now solar power options for outdoor bridging. We have also found new waterproof NEMA enclosures with clear front panels and sealed antenna cable holes that make outdoor installation much easier.
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