Wifi Ethernet-Bridge WTP-2400/WTP-5000

The 'wireless ethernet cable'

Miniature Ethernet Bridge "Mini WTP-2400/WTP-5000"

Mini WTP-2400/5000

Miniature Wifi Bridge Mini-WTP-2400/5000. Like WTP-2400/5000 (see below) but with smaller antennas. For 2.4GHz an antenna with a gain of 8 to 11dBi gain is used, for 5GHz the gain is 12 to 16dBi. That enables a distance of up to 800m. The case is weatherproof and can be mounted to a pole, a wall or with suction cups to a window pane. All mounting hardware is included. With these flexible options the Mini-WTP-2400/5000 can be used also temporarily as a radio link on an event or a conference.

The connection to the network is done with a standard ethernet cable (not supplied). The same cable also carries the power, a power supply and a DC feed for ethernet cables is included in the shipment. The Mini-WTP bridge comes preconfigured with WPA encryption, ready to use. Just install, wait a few seconds, and go. The case has a size of 240x150x105mm, weight approx. 400g.

For larger distances (approx up to 1.5km) the Mini-WTP can be combined with the larger WTP-2400/5000 system (see below). For maximal distances the larger WTP-2400/5000 system should be used on both sides of the link.

Attention - for bridge use you need one unit 'bridge' and one unit 'Client'.

Ethernet Wifi bridge WTP-2400/WTP-5000

Connect a branch office in no time

Ideal product to connect remote buildings, branch offices without network connection to the internet. Or integrate outlying buildings quickly and secure into your local network. The maximum distance is up to 5km with a free line of sight.

The WTP-2400/5000 is a 17dBi (23dBi at 5GHz) directional antenna with built-in Ethernet bridge. The device is pre configured for transparent operations (default SSID and WPA encryption). For point-to-point operation no further configuration is necessary! Just mount it outside of the building, connect to your local computer or network and go.

The bridge acts like a 'wireless cable', works independently of IP adresses of your local network and carries nearly any relevant protocols. Just like the outlying computer were connected to you LAN with a cable. The WTP-bridges are available either for 2.4GHz (802.11b/g) or 5GHz (802.11a) band. The maximum datarate is 54MBit/s. For maximum security the connection is encrypted via TKIP or AES, the authetication is done by WPA/WPA2 or WEP (64 or 128bit, WEP is not recommended, better use WPA).

The WTP-2400/5000 bridges could handle much more than simple bridge operation. The itegrated board supports also the operation as a Wifi client unit, for example also for VLANs. The configuration is done by Telnet/ssh (recommended) or by a webbrowser (not recommended) or a supplied windows tool (not recommended).

Mountig Bracket

The WTP-bridges are installed in a solid weatherproof case. The allowed temperature range is from -20 to +70°C. A mast mount bracket is included in shipment. The case has a waterproof RJ-45 socket for connection of an ethernet cable (not included). Power supply is done over the ethernet cable (PoE) with the supplied adaptor and power supply (PoE not 802.11af compatible).

WTP-2400/5000

Attention - for bridge use you need one unit 'bridge' and one unit 'Client'.

Spareparts WTP-Bridges

FAQ WTP-2400/WTP-5000 Bridge

1. How many devices do I need for one link?

   Two, one Bridge, one Client.

2. Which power consumption do the bridges have?

   Power consumption is max. 12W at 18V supply voltage.

3. What is the maximum cable length?

   The WTP-2400/5000 Bridges are connected wit ha standard Ethernet cable to your local switch or computer. Depending on the network structure this cable can be up to 100m long.

4. Do I need special Ethernet cables?

   When installed permanently - yes. The cables should be UV resistant. Perhaps it's a good idea to install the cables into tubes or in the antenna mast.

5. Does a regular RJ-45 fit through the supplied, weatherproof connection?

   Yes, except with the mini-WTP, which requires RJ45 connectors without plastic cap (crimp connectors).

6. What's better: 2.4 or 5GHz?

   Better in what respect? 2.4GHz is certainly more crowded, especially in densely populated areas. In cities 5GHz should be preferred. Close to an airport 5GHz might be subject to interference from nearby radar systems, forcing the bridge to change frequency more often...

7. Does the bridge support the spanning tree protocol, so I can use the bridge as a backup link to the existing network??

   Yes, STP is supported.

8. What about support for other functions like QoS, Trunking, packet filter (aka firewall), SNMP, Routing etc?

   Yes, mayn of these functions are supported (except trunking). The board used in these bridges is quite complex and offers many more functions than used by the bridge. The problem is: We can support you only with the standard configuration (except changed password, IP addresses etc.). If you use further functions of the board we are unable to support you technically.

9. How do I change the IP address, the password, the radio channel, the WPA passphrase etc.?

   The board used in the bridge support configuration by Telnet/SSH or brwoser interface or by a supplied windows tool. We recommend the configuration by SSH (command line).

10. Does the bridge retain it's configuration also at a power outage?

    Yes.

11. Does this bridge require a special radio permit?

    No, at least not in Germany. It uses regular Wifi systemns, but the bridge is configured for the German regulatory domain. It might be necessary to change the bridge settings to our country for compliance with your local rules.

12. Can I connect with severa Wifi clients to one bridge?

    No, unfortunately that's not possible with the currently employed softwware revision (Mikrotik RouterOS Level 3).

13. Can I connect two separate network segments with the same IP address range with this bridge?

    Yes, thatäs just what the WTP-2400/500 is made for.