In today’s business world, a reliable and fast network connection is essential. If your company has multiple buildings, it can sometimes be a challenge to connect all buildings stably. Traditionally, this required digging trenches and laying dozens of meters of cable—a time-consuming and expensive undertaking. At PDSS, we have a smarter solution that solves these problems for good: the UniFi Building-to-Building Bridge from Ubiquiti.
The challenge: two buildings, one network
Siergrassen Gernée, a growing SME from our region, recently purchased greenhouses from their neighbors. As a result, their site was expanded, but the network—and therefore the Wi-Fi—could not simply keep up with that expansion. Employees could move to the new greenhouses, but the connection lagged behind.
Digging a trench between the buildings to pull dozens of meters of cable through could have been done, but it would have been an expensive undertaking and would have disrupted daily operations. Another option was to add a second internet line for the second building and start working with VPNs, which means double subscription costs, extra routers, and additional administration. Not ideal. They needed an efficient and affordable solution that avoids these extra costs without sacrificing speed or reliability.
The solution: UniFi Building-to-Building Bridge
The UniFi Building-to-Building Bridge is a wireless point-to-point solution that uses the 60 GHz band, supplemented by a 5 GHz backup for redundancy. This ensures a stable and fast connection of up to 1.7 Gbps over distances of up to 500 meters, provided there is a direct line of sight.
Key benefits:
- Plug-and-Play Installation: Simple setup without complex configurations.
- High Throughput: Comparable to fiber optics, but without the excavation work.
- Redundancy: Automatic switching to 5 GHz in case of interference or obstacles.
- Seamless Integration: Full compatibility with the UniFi ecosystem for centralized management.
The result: seamless connectivity
After installation, Siergrassen Gernée immediately noticed the difference. Their network now effortlessly covered both locations. Employees could move freely between buildings without loss of signal—whether they were in the main building or in the new greenhouses.
Interested in a wireless solution for your business?
At PDSS, we know that no two businesses are the same. That is why we provide customized solutions for SMEs and the self-employed. Thanks to our expertise in network infrastructure and the right hardware, we guarantee that your network is always reliable, efficient, and scalable.
Do you also need a network fully tailored to your business? Then be sure to contact us. Together, we will look at your company’s needs and find the right and most efficient solution—without excavation work, without unnecessary costs.
