Point to Point Questions from a newbie

[Tombjz]

Hello.

I'm thinking on sending WIfi signal using point to point antennas for about 3km / 1.90miles (sort of), so, after reading a bit and a few videos, I think Ubiquiti powerbeam AC or Airfiber is the way to go because i want to transfer at least 200 Mbs.

So, i have Three questions.

 

First 

Can i use any switch/Router brand to connect the antennas or do i need to use Ubiquiti only?

Second

If i get a ubiquiti switch like the 16 port Lite, do i need to buy the cloud key to manage the network of the slave antenna?

Third

Is that Ubiquiti 16 ports /POE /45 W enough to power a Powerbeam AC or the Airfiber?

 

Thanks in advance

[JogerJ]

1. Any switch will do, set both antennaes to bridge mode

2. No, just connect directly like a router in the same network

3. Powerbeam AC probably yes, idk about Airfiber but there's max power usage in the spec sheets

 

[Tombjz]

1 minute ago, JogerJ said:

1. Any switch will do, set both antennaes to bridge mode

2. No, just connect directly like a router in the same network

3. Powerbeam AC probably yes, idk about Airfiber but there's max power usage in the spec sheets

 

Thanks for your answer. 

 

For Number 2: Would i be able to manage the network, like a standalone Router without the cloud key?

[JogerJ]

3 minutes ago, Tombjz said:

For Number 2: Would i be able to manage the network, like a standalone Router without the cloud key?

In bridge mode you can think of the 2 antennaes as just another access point/switch in the network. Anything connected from each end can access other devices attached on the other end and vice versa. 

 

example:

gateway router (192.168.1.1) -- powerbeam AC (192.168.1.251) -- powerbeam AC (192.168.1.252) -- router accesspoint (192.168.1.2) -- PC (192.168.1.101)