HD Communications Corp. has introduced the HD26200, a complete outdoor wireless network bridge in the 802.11 B/G unlicensed 2.4 GHz band that sells for only $318.

The HD26200 is made up of two high-performance Ubiquiti network radios with integrated 17 dbi dual polarity antennas that are configured in wireless bridge mode. The HD26200 bridge is also powered over Ethernet, so no RF cables are required, only an outdoor CAT5 cable to bring both data and power to the radios.

"Since the introduction of Wi-Fi radios people have tried to push the range of consumer level products by adding external antennas, RF cables, and Wi-Fi amplifiers. The cost of those devices often totaled well over $500 and that was after they had already bought two D-Link or Linksys radios for $75 each," said Don Davis, president and CEO of HD Communications Corp. "Now they can have an FCC certified wireless bridge that will work better, look better, is easier to configure, and easier to install for less than $320."

The HD26200 requires direct line of sight between the two locations that the user is trying to connect; however, HD Communications Corp currently has additional products for non-line of sight situations and plans on introducing additional wireless bridge solutions by this summer's end.

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