May 2, 2011 – B&B Electronics announced its indoor/outdoor GhostBridge Wireless Ethernet Bridge. With a line-of-sight range of up to 15km, the 5 GHz GhostBridge creates a transparent, secure, high-speed (up to 150Mbps), point-to-point link between two remote devices or networks, eliminating up to 15km of expensive and damage-prone wiring. Sold in pre-configured pairs, the GhostBridge requires no further configuration or software setup; simply mount them, plug them into the network using the included PoE adapters, and then use the LED indicators to align them. A PoE pass-through Ethernet port also allows users to connect remote devices (IP camera, or other) to a LAN.
GhostBridge features an 80-degree, 15dBi sector antenna that’s integrated into the housing, and a 5 GHz radio built from 802.11n 2x2 MIMO technology, for long-range (up to 15km) connectivity between remote stations and a central office. Or, users can bridge two networks or hard-to-reach nodes together. The operating frequency is 5470 – 5825 GHz, and the unit consumes 8 watts maximum power. Pre-configured with WPA2, 128-bit security, the GhostBridge provides secure, point-to-point data transmission.
Users can also configure it to other standards if desired. The two-unit bridge operates over a wide temperature range (-30 to + 80°C) and outdoor-rated, UV-stabilized enclosures protect the hardware. A pole mount is part of the molded outdoor enclosure, and there’s an optional wall mount kit sold separately.
Each unit measures 28 x 8.0 x 6.0 cm including the pole-mount brackets. The package, available for $599, contains two GhostBridge wireless Ethernet bridges (a base station and a node), two AC PoE adapters with power cords, two DC PoE adapters with barrel plug adapters, four heavy-duty cable ties to secure the units and a quick-start guide. The optional GMT25 swivel wall-mount bracket is available for $19.
About B&B:
Designing, customizing, and manufacturing products since 1981, B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc. provides industrial automation and device networking solutions. The company is known globally as a one-stop source for rugged and reliable data communication products, full technical support, reputable customer service, and same-day shipping.
