Delivering internet to your neighbor's home
Delivering internet to your neighbor's home
Hey everyone, i just notices ubiquity has "bridge" products that help connect two buildings together over wifi. I see they have a fairly cheap device bridge for $135. I'm trying to send internet from the front of my house across the street to my neighbour's house and it's 121 feet from my house according to google maps measure distance feature. I see that they have kits that you can buy with two antennas that shoot 5km but I'm wondering if I can get away with just the device bridge in my neighbour's house and that's that. Does anyone have any experience with bridging houses?
They aren't WiFi mesh gadgets. You require two AirFiber transceivers for communication. With just one WiFi bridge at home, the link to your router would be weak. Your neighbor would need a separate WiFi access point instead of another router if they want internet access.
With two antennas, an access point is required rather than a router inside the home. Are these two identical concepts?
The equipment you see is designed for direct point-to-point wireless communication. It’s built without endpoints such as phones or computers; it only converts a wired Ethernet link into wireless and back again. Access points and routers are often combined into a single unit (with the modem) to act as your ISP's "Internet gateway." In short, the router forms the network backbone, manages basic functions, and routes data between your local network and the wider internet. An access point generates the Wi-Fi signal for connected devices without interfering with your existing router setup. It won’t duplicate NAT settings, avoiding conflicts or service issues. Your devices will receive IP addresses from the router just like they would if they were connected directly.
Be mindful that Ubiquity isn't the sole provider of this product. You might explore Amazon for more affordable options. However, as @Echothedolpin noted, this violates the TOS of the ISP; discovering this could lead to legal issues or account suspension.
Absolutely, I understand. Let me know how you'd like to proceed.
Even if there’s a problem, proving it could be difficult. If you’re open to taking some risk, that’s your responsibility. As I mentioned, Amazon offers many choices. It might be smart to consider a more affordable alternative. Ubiquity does provide quality items according to what I’ve heard. Keep in mind these devices are typically installed outside, up to a reasonable height. You’ll need to ensure you use Ethernet rated for outdoor use and possibly add grounding to guard against lightning. The device’s power comes through the Ethernet cable, so ideally you should run just one outdoor cable per home. You might also want a better router with VLAN support so you can create separate networks for yourself and your neighbor.