Discussion about Ubiquiti Dish technology and its features.
Discussion about Ubiquiti Dish technology and its features.
I noticed the clip showing Linus testing those dishes over a long distance. For a gigabit connection, you’d likely need two units to maintain full speed. Regarding rain’s impact, it can affect signal quality—heavy rain may degrade performance, so consider weather conditions.
You might consider two AirMAX or NanoBeam units from Ubiquiti, though I haven't kept up with all their outdoor gear variations. Regarding rain, it seems unlikely to significantly disrupt the signal unless you're facing heavy downpours or strong winds. https://community.ui.com/questions/Rain/...454c6181c6 A video showing Chris tackling a long stretch of land with two structures at each end and a central patio would be useful to review.
For Gigabit it seems the 60Ghz devices are required, AC units should handle about 300Mbit because 5Ghz is capped at 80Mhz channel width outside, and near flight paths there may be DFS problems. For short distances high-gain models aren't always wise since the signal can be excessively strong, which might slow things down just as weak signals do.
The environmental conditions are very favorable for clear line of sight, making it possible to utilize the provided solution. I believe this will allow me to achieve 450Mbps (about 45% of my wired capacity) as referenced. For full performance, you can explore the alternative link. If top speed isn't feasible, staying under $350 would be ideal. A 600-700Mbps setup would be better, though 450 is acceptable. I prefer models that support gigabit speeds and have built-in PoE injectors with suitable mounting options.
They usually come with the injector, which isn’t typical. It’s a bit frustrating when my switch supports PoE+, especially since I only see around 300Mbit on older models. The first-gen ones give me just 100Mbit, and without good signal, it’s a challenge. Still, it’s surprisingly stable given the obstacles like a tree and thick wall, plus the rain affecting performance.
You're evaluating these options to compare pricing and performance. The first option costs $500 for a gigabit connection, while the second is $340 for a similar speed but with two units. The third offers $130 for a GbE wireless bridge with 5GHz fallback, which provides redundancy when 60GHz isn't stable. It’s cheaper than the first and includes backup capability. If you need just one unit of the 5GHz option, it could give you the same throughput at half the cost of the $500 plan.