B&B Electronics GhostBridge wireless ethernet bridge

B&B Electronics has announced its indoor/outdoor GhostBridge wireless ethernet bridge.

With a line-of-sight range of up to 15 km, the 5 GHz device creates a transparent, secure, high-speed (up to 150 Mbps) point-to-point link between two remote devices or networks, eliminating up to 15 km of wiring.

Sold in preconfigured pairs, the bridge requires no further configuration or software set-up.

The device features an 80°, 15 dBi sector antenna integrated into the housing, and a 5 GHz radio built from 802.11n 2x2 MIMO technology, connectivity between remote stations and a central office.

Users can bridge two networks or hard-to-reach nodes together. A PoE passthrough ethernet port also allows users to connect remote devices (IP camera or other) to a LAN. The operating frequency is 5470-5825 GHz, and the unit consumes 8 W.

Preconfigured with WPA2, 128-bit security, the bridge provides secure, point-to-point data transmission. Users can also configure it to other standards. The 2-unit bridge operates over a wide temperature range (-30 to +80°C) and outdoor-rated, UV-stabilised enclosures protect the hardware.