A Northeast Ohio business operated a warehouse approximately 400 feet from its main office. Both buildings had separate internet services, separate network equipment, and separate points of failure. Tech Dynamix replaced the warehouse internet circuit with a secure point-to-point (PTP) wireless bridge, extending the office network to the warehouse without trenching fiber or installing additional monthly services.
The situation
The client's main office and warehouse sat only a few hundred feet apart, but operated as two separate networks.
Challenges included:
- Two monthly internet bills
- Multiple firewalls and network configurations to manage
- Inconsistent connectivity between locations
- Additional troubleshooting whenever internet issues occurred
- Higher operational costs due to duplicate services
- Limited visibility and centralized management
Because the buildings were only 400 feet apart with clear line-of-sight, continuing to pay for two separate internet connections was creating unnecessary expense and complexity.
What we did
Tech Dynamix evaluated several options, including underground fiber, leased circuits, and wireless bridging.
After reviewing cost, performance, and implementation requirements, we designed and deployed a point-to-point wireless connection between the office and warehouse.
The project included:
- Site survey and line-of-sight verification
- Installation of enterprise-grade outdoor wireless bridge equipment
- Secure encrypted wireless link between buildings
- Network integration with the existing office firewall
- VLAN and security configuration
- Testing and performance validation
- Removal of the warehouse internet dependency
The new connection effectively turned the warehouse into an extension of the main office network while maintaining security and reliability.
Where it landed
The warehouse now operates as part of a single, centrally managed network.
Benefits achieved included:
- One internet provider instead of two
- Simplified network management
- Reduced troubleshooting time
- Consistent access to company resources
- Improved reliability and uptime
- Lower recurring monthly costs
- Better visibility into network performance and security
Most importantly, the business eliminated an unnecessary monthly expense without sacrificing performance.
For many organizations with multiple buildings on the same property, a point-to-point wireless bridge can pay for itself in months while delivering years of ongoing savings.
The numbers
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Internet connections | 2 | 1 |
| Monthly ISP bills | 2 | 1 |
| Buildings managed | 2 separate networks | 1 unified network |
| Distance connected | Not applicable | 400 feet |
| Additional trenching required | Yes, for fiber | No |
| Ongoing internet cost | 100% | Approximately 50% |
| Network complexity | High | Reduced significantly |
What it changed
- Eliminated one monthly internet circuit
- Avoided costly trenching and fiber installation
- Reduced support and troubleshooting time
- Lower total cost of ownership for network infrastructure