Point-to-point links · the core of what we do
Point-to-point wireless links that carry your internet building to building.
A directional antenna at each end aims a tight beam straight at its partner. That focus is what turns a few hundred metres of dead air into a fast, stable link, and kilometres of it where the path is clear. One connection, shared across the place, no trenching.
What a point-to-point link actually is
Two ends, aimed at each other, with nothing in between. The whole job is concentrating the signal so it travels and holds.
A tight directional beam
A high-gain antenna at each end fires a narrow beam at its partner. That focus is what carries the signal over distance and shrugs off the interference an all-round antenna would pick up.
Real distance
Hundreds of metres to kilometres on a clear path, and around 15 to 20 km with the right gear. The limit is line of sight, not the length of the hop.
Carries what you already pay for
Starlink, NBN, fibre or a 4G/5G modem. We relay the connection from the building it lands in to the ones that have none. No second plan, no second bill.
Dedicated and low-latency
The link is yours, not shared contention. That steadiness is what VoIP calls, cameras and remote work need, the things a flaky extender ruins.
Choosing the band and the gear
The link technology is picked for the distance and the obstacles, not the other way round. This is where consumer kit gives up.
5 GHz for speed
Where the path is clear and the distance is modest, 5 GHz carries the most throughput. Ideal between buildings on the same block. More affected by rain over long hops, which we plan for.
2.4 GHz for distance
For the long ones, 2.4 GHz reaches further and pushes through light scrub and over water better than 5 GHz. Still the workhorse for rural and remote links.
High-capacity hops
When a short hop needs serious throughput or a clean channel, we step up to 60 GHz or licensed spectrum. See microwave links for the carrier-grade end.
The right mount
Antenna gain sized to the distance, on a mount that holds its aim through wind. A dish nudged a degree off is a link that drops, so the mounting matters as much as the radio.
How we build it
End to end, not a box of antennas and a YouTube tutorial.
Survey the path
We assess line of sight, distance and obstructions, then spec the link, the antennas and the heights. The site survey is what decides whether the link holds.
Install and aim both ends
We mount and aim each dish for best signal, run the cable in, and set up the network so the far building is on your WiFi.
Monitor and maintain
We watch signal, throughput and uptime, alert you if it drifts, and come back to re-aim or upgrade as the place grows.
Where a point-to-point link fits
House to shed or office
The connection is at the house and the workshop or office a few hundred metres away gets nothing. One hop fixes it.
Homestead to second dwelling
Share the main connection out to the granny flat, the studio or the manager's cottage without an excavator.
Two premises, one connection
Link a second building or yard back to the main site so both run on the one plan and the one network.
Camera and CCTV backhaul
A dedicated link carries footage from a remote gate, shed or yard back to where it is recorded and watched.
One link, or a network of them
A single hop between two buildings is the start. When there are many points to reach, one base can feed them all with point-to-multipoint. When trees or a hill block the path, we beat it with masts and relays. And for property-scale rural networking across paddocks and gates, see our sister service Paddock Networks. Same crew, same standards.
Questions people ask
How far can a point-to-point wireless link reach?
With a clear line of sight and directional antennas, a few hundred metres is easy and a few kilometres is routine. The right outdoor gear is rated to around 15 to 20 km. What limits range is obstructions, trees, sheds and hills, far more than raw distance, so we survey the path before we quote.
Do the two buildings need line of sight?
A clear line of sight is the single biggest factor in whether a link works. The antennas need to see each other, ideally with some clearance around the path. Where trees or terrain are in the way we raise a mast, move an end, or relay via a third point.
Will a point-to-point link add a second internet bill?
No. The bridge carries the connection you already have. We take your Starlink, NBN, fibre or 4G modem from the building it lands in and relay it to the others. One plan, shared across the property.
What happens to the link when it rains?
Heavy rain can take the edge off a link, especially at 5 GHz over a long hop. We design in extra signal margin so the link rides through it, and the monitoring flags a path that is getting marginal so we can shore it up before it drops.
Do I have to set any of it up myself?
No. We survey the path, install and aim both ends, configure the network and hand you working WiFi. Then we monitor the link and maintain it. If you would rather manage it yourself we will set that up too.
Two buildings. One connection. No trenching.
Tell us what is online, what isn't, and roughly how far apart they are. We will work out the link and come back with a plan and a price.
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