Bruce Entwistle wrote: > We have been running a pair of Bridgewave GE60 units for several years to > link to some remote buildings. We recently learned > that these units are reaching/reached EOL, so it is time to begin looking at > replacing this hardware. I was looking to see what >others have used for this type of link. The distance between the two units is >about 200 feet and the bridge units are connecting to > 1Gb ports on the switches at each end.
We too are using GE60's. In our case for two different links, one is approx. 520m and the other approx. 640m. We have been very happy with them but they came at a premium price point. For a distance of <100m I would consider low-cost options such as MikroTik and others. About 3 years ago I deployed 6 pairs of MikroTik SXT 5 units (these date from before 11ac was released) at the self-help yacht club where I keep my sailboat. The shot distances are: 1x 45m, 1x 75m, 4x 95m. The SXT's have survived two of the nastiest winters in recent memory and they continue to work today. Except as a customer, I have no other interest in MikroTik. More info here: http://i.mt.lv/routerboard/files/antenas-160404123306.pdf Good hunting! --- Eriks Rugelis Manager, Network Development, University Information Technology York University, Toronto ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
