Point-to-Point Architecture
The point-to-point architecture is the simplest of all four wireless network architectures. It connects one single point to another single point, as illustrated by Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. Point-to-Point Architecture
Advantages of Point-to-Point Architecture
The advantages of point-to-point architecture include the following processes that are faster, simpler, and less costly when compared to other wireless network architectures:
Antenna selection
Line-of-sight (LOS) determination
Site surveys
Hardware costs
Facility costs
Installation
Testing
Support
Antenna Selection
Point-to-point wireless networks should use directional ...
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