Point to Point Microwave Link

[KwaggaZAZ]

Hi guys,
Need some recommendations regarding point to point microwave link. We currently have one installed between 2 buildings. However it is a fairly cheap Mikrotik version and really bad. I need to decide if we are going to pay for the tar road to be opened up and install fibre between the 2 buildings. Or are we going to rather invest in a better P2P link. I can't really say that i have experience with P2P links.

Anyone have any recommendations?

 

[Crowley]

I use Ubiquity building to building kits at a few of my clients. I know stock has been a problem recently though.

UBB

 

[yogidabear]

You need to state what the existing problems are, and what your expectations are. There are lots of very good options like https://scoop.co.za/ubiquiti-uisp-60ghz-5ghz-wave-professional-radio-wave-pro.html

 

[netcruiser]

If it is important, go with the fibre route, it will be more reliable and faster and future proof.

60Ghz links suffer during rain. 5Ghz links are slower speed than 60GHz links. With wireless you might get a 1Gbps throughput. With fibre you can do 1Gbps, 10Gpbs, 40Gpbs, etc. Plus you can put down multiple fibre cables for redundancy.

 

[Bliksis]

If it is important, go with the fibre route, it will be more reliable and faster and future proof.

60Ghz links suffer during rain. 5Ghz links are slower speed than 60GHz links. With wireless you might get a 1Gbps throughput. With fibre you can do 1Gbps, 10Gpbs, 40Gpbs, etc. Plus you can put down multiple fibre cables for redundancy.

60Ghz does suffer from rain fade, but with decent kit ($$$) you will get better performance, and the short distance between buildings might mean you almost never go down.

In the unlikely event that you actually need more than 1gbps, fiber is the way to go.

 

[r00igev@@r]

Hi guys,
Need some recommendations regarding point to point microwave link. We currently have one installed between 2 buildings. However it is a fairly cheap Mikrotik version and really bad. I need to decide if we are going to pay for the tar road to be opened up and install fibre between the 2 buildings. Or are we going to rather invest in a better P2P link. I can't really say that i have experience with P2P links.

Anyone have any recommendations?

What model? Try the

MikroTik LHG 60GHz PtP CPE | RBLHGG-60ad

MikroTik's RB-LHG60 Wireless Wire Dish offers Fibre speed and quality on distances up to 1500m. This device enables a secure AES encrypted 60GHz wireless link that is not affected by the crowded WiFi spectrum, offering a stable and fast link.

scoop.co.za

 

[geezer]

Just make sure you pronounce it correctly when asking for suggestions...