Poynting Antennas is pleased to announce the BridgePoynt range which has been developed over the past eight months.
The BridgePoynt range consists of integrated antennas and WiFi equipment. This WiFi equipment is housed in weatherproof die-cast aluminium boxes behind the antenna. The BridgePoynt solution is available with either a 13dBi or 18dBi antenna giving conservative link distances of 3km and 10km respectively when two boxes of the same gain are used together. A 22dBi antenna with a reach of 20km is under development. The ergonomic die-cast housings allow easy access to electronics using a single closing screw and a sturdy hinge. Almost zero cable losses are incurred due to the close proximity of the WiFi radio to the antenna.
The BridgePoynt equipment is configurable as either an access-point or as a client - all units will be pre-configured as point-to-point bridges with full security which enables a simple link without expert user configuration knowledge.
Installation is simple: The units are mounted outdoors facing each other in line-of-sight and the CAT5 Ethernet cable supplied with each unit, is connected to computers and/or LANs at either end. The BridgePoynt solutions are provided with Power over Ethernet (PoE) injectors (no power supply cable is needed at the unit).
The BridgePoynt product is also sold without an integrated antenna, in which case a bulkhead N-type female connection is provided for linking an external antenna to the outdoor box. Poynting will also supply the BridgePoynt solution without internal electronics for clients who wish to integrate their own WiFi equipment. Poynting will mount third-party WiFi or other radio equipment in to the outdoor boxes for large quantity orders. Poynting have also developed a 5 - 6GHz BridgePoynt unit with an integrated grid dish antenna sporting a gain of about 28dBi! Poynting has the unique ability to do high performance customisations like these based on specific client requirements.
Prices for the 10km BridgePoynt (with integrated 18dBi antenna) are extremely competitive and make the BridgePoynt extremely cost-effective given the saving in installation and maintenance, as well as simplicity of logistics. The BridgePoynt product will be available in limited quantities at the end of July and in volume towards the end of August. For technical enquires call Anton Frolich (product manager) and for sales and distribution call Claire Nitch or Louie van Wezel at (011) 262-5155.
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Poynting Antennas is situated in Wynberg, Johannesburg. The company supplies industry with electromagnetic engineering research and development services and products. For additional information on Poynting Innovations, visit their Web site at http://www.poynting.co.za or call Claire at (011) 262-5155.
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