Need reliable Wi-Fi between buildings or across your property? The GNS-5420AC 5 GHz bridge delivers long-range performance for homes, farms, and small businesses — no trenching or monthly fees required.
Sometimes your network stops right where you need it most — at the end of the driveway, across the yard, or at the barn. Running Ethernet or fiber isn’t always practical or affordable, and Wi-Fi repeaters just don’t reach far enough. That’s where the GNS-5420AC 5 GHz wireless bridge steps in: a simple, weatherproof way to deliver high-speed connectivity up to a mile, without digging, apps, or headaches.
Why 5 GHz Bridges Still Matter
While new bands like 60 GHz and 80 GHz get attention for high capacity, PTP backhauls, 5 GHz remains the most flexible for long-range line-of-sight and near line of sight PTP links. It punches through light foliage better than 60 GHz and supports high throughput for data, video, or cameras.
With properly aligned directional antennas, the GNS-5420AC can carry 300 – 700 Mbps throughput across open terrain — ideal for connecting:
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A home to a shop or barn
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Security cameras on remote buildings
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Guest houses, garages, or gates
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Outdoor APs in RV parks or campgrounds
Real-World Performance
Customers consistently report stable links beyond ½ mile – even in light tree cover – thanks to the 5420AC’s dual-band AC radio and advanced modulation. Paired with a 16 dBi directional antenna, and upgradable to a 21 dBi antenna…with shielded Cat6 outdoor cable, this setup easily handles streaming, VoIP, and cloud apps simultaneously.
Installation Made Simple
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Mount each unit with clear line of sight.
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Connect via 24V PoE injector or PoE switch.
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Assign unique IPs in the same subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.x).
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Aim antennas until signal > -60 dBm.
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Lock channels in DFS-free range to avoid interference.
Power draw is minimal — about 8 W — making it easy to run off a 24 V power system like the RPS2424-100-170 when AC isn’t available.
Why Choose the GNS-5420AC
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5 GHz AC Performance: Dual-chain radio for higher throughput.
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Weatherproof Enclosure: Built for outdoor mounting.
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Simple Pairing: Pre-configured bridging for plug-and-play operation.
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Affordable: Half the cost of enterprise links without performance loss.
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Flexible Power: Runs on 24 V PoE for remote deployments.
Example Use Case
A customer in northern Pennsylvania needed connectivity from his main office to a metal workshop 700 feet away behind tree cover. Running trench fiber would cost over $4,000. Using a pair of GNS-5420AC bridges, mounted on 8-foot poles and powered by PoE injectors, they achieved consistent speeds of ~450 Mbps for CAD uploads and camera feeds — all for under $800 total.
If you need to extend Wi-Fi to a barn, shop, or remote building, the GNS-5420AC 5 GHz Bridge is your best long-range solution.
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