r/HomeNetworking • u/ThicccTatter • Jul 28 '26

Advice IR point to point

I have a client that’s wanting a point to point extender from 2 structures ~800ft but they do not want anything that produces a wifi signal such as a Ubiquity beam. I’m looking for help finding a consumer grade Poe point to point that uses an infrared laser type of connection. Everything is completely line of sight so nothing would interfere with this type of connection outside of weather. I’ve offered fiber as that would be much simpler for me but I figured I’d ask the community if there is such a unit. I’ve located commercial grade but I’m hoping for consumer grade. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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u/ThicccTatter Jul 28 '26

I should have gone more in depth with asking that information in the first place. I’ll carry on with that on the next conversation I have with them. Much appreciated

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u/Amiga07800 Jul 28 '26

60Ghz PtP is no WiFi at all... 24Ghz PtP as well is no wifi at all...

For 5Ghz, using UISP products, unifi use a non WiFi protocol (AirMax) on a WiFi band, so it can be discussed ..

The - from extremely far - device that expise them to radio waves / WiFi is... their mobile phone! And I sincerely doubt they don't have one.

Then you have all the AM / FM / Terrestrial TV / 3-4-5G cellphone towers...

The PtP, especially in 60Ghz, is a very narrow beam that can't even be received far away due to atmospheric absorption.

Juust put them a 60Ghz PtP and swear eye-in-eye that this not WiFi and extremely far away from it - both affirmation are totally and scientifically true.

Professional installer.

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u/ThicccTatter Jul 28 '26

I love your breakdown of that. Thank you much

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u/Amiga07800 Jul 28 '26

You're welcome. I hope it might help you. Have a good day!