Gigabit Wireless Bridge, OOKOO 5.8G Outdoor Point to Point Wi-Fi Bridge for 3km Wide Area Network, High Speed Ethernet Bridge with 24V PoE Adapter and 16dBi Antenna, IP65 Waterproof
I use these bridge devices to access my pool enclosure and support 5MP POE cameras. Since my router can easily support a WiFi camera, I used a powerline adapter. However, power outages occur frequently and I have to restart the power cord injector.
Given these devices' claimed range of 3km, my relatively short hops around the park didn't pose much of a challenge and the connection was actually quite stable. The camera has not flashed once since I set this up. The indicated adhesion strength is 87% (-66 dBm). I placed the transmitter near the router and hung the receiver on the wall of the shed near the camera. I did not try to improve the signal by placing any device. I suspect that these units would need to be mounted externally in direct line of sight to achieve the specified 3 km range.
It is already paired as shown in the picture, just plug it in and it will work. I want to have complete control over everything I add to my network and I always feel stressed when everything has default settings/passwords etc. So I changed these settings from "Nixie Tube" mode to "Normal" mode. This allowed me to assign a static IP address to each device within the router's usual range, rather than the 192.168.255.0 subnet I had previously configured. This allows me to log into any device and check its status.
This reconfiguration process isn't exactly difficult, but I've left a device in an unknown state and can't seem to reset it to "Nixie tube" mode to start over. This happens when I switch to normal mode and at some point it seems to reboot but I have no idea what IP address it is accessing. Finally I tried the preset IP addresses in the table in the manual and was able to get it back.
The reconfiguration process is similar to the effort it takes to configure a simple router. This is definitely not a problem for web beginners, but it is not a problem for experienced people.
I ran some speed tests with nearby devices and was able to reach around 78Mbps, which is what I'd expect from a 100Mbps device. During use, the camera's transfer speed can reach 200Kbit/s, which is within the range of the device's transfer rate.
The units appear to be solidly made. There is a cover at the bottom that covers the area where the connector connects. However, this seems to be too short and I would have a hard time replacing the cover since the RJ45 connector is coming out. They are designed for outdoor installation and I believe protection is essential for outdoor use. It mounts to wall screws and also comes with a mounting rod that fits 1.5 inch poles.
However, it's an expensive bridge and will cover my relatively short jumps, and I also plan to run underground cables at some point. This also increases the complexity of your network, especially if you plan to reconfigure it to normal mode to be able to change default passwords, etc. But it gives you an ultra-stable connection over relatively short distances. I can't test if it reaches the mentioned 3K, but I would like a good line of sight to get close to that range and may need to point the antenna if it is directional. It would be better if the bandwidth was a little more than 100Mbit, but that's enough for my use case.
- [Higher Network Speed] OOKOO CPE502 wireless network bridge to outdoor point has built-in speed of 100Mbps/1000Mbps with LED indicator, Gigabit port ensures higher network speed and supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint network expansion and monitoring. extension. . WiFi bridge points to outdoor points largely meet the needs of various long-distance wireless transmissions, such as: b. Barns, garages, buildings, factories, rural areas, construction sites, lakes, elevators and other places.
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- 【Easy to Use for Beginners】Press the connect button of the OOKOO Wireless Bridge to set master/slave and perform pairing without having to enter the website for complicated settings. With two adjustable rings included in delivery, you can easily install the WiFi bridge anywhere. OOKOO offers 30 days money back guarantee, 2 years warranty and lifetime professional technical support.