Updated October 2026 · For businesses with more than one building
If your business has two buildings, a warehouse across the lot or an office down the street, you may be paying monthly for leased lines or slow VPNs to connect them. A point-to-point wireless link can connect the sites directly at high speed, usually with a one-time investment.
Here is how point-to-point links work and when they save money.
- Point-to-point links connect two sites directly by radio.
- Speeds can reach multi-gigabit with low latency.
- One-time equipment cost often replaces monthly circuit fees.
- Links can be encrypted and combined with VPNs for security.
How It Works
Two radios, one on each building, are aimed at each other to create a private, dedicated link. Traffic between the sites never touches the public internet, and the link behaves like a long network cable.
Cost Comparison
| Option | Cost model | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Point-to-point wireless | Mostly one-time | Up to multi-gigabit |
| Leased line or private circuit | Monthly, ongoing | Varies |
| Site-to-site VPN over internet | Monthly internet at both sites | Limited by internet plans |
| Dark fiber | Construction plus lease | Very high |
Common Uses
- Connecting a main office and a warehouse.
- Linking buildings on a campus or across a parking lot.
- Extending cameras and Wi-Fi to remote buildings.
- Sharing one internet connection across sites.
- Backup path between locations.
Security
Links use encrypted radio protocols, and you can add a VPN or encrypted tunnel on top for sensitive traffic. Because the link is private, it is not exposed to the internet the way a site-to-site VPN is.
Point-to-Point vs Site-to-Site VPN
A site-to-site VPN connects locations over the public internet, so its speed depends on both internet plans and it competes with other traffic. A point-to-point link is a private connection between the sites with its own capacity. Many businesses use both: the wireless link as the main path between buildings and a VPN as backup.
What You Need
- Line of sight between the buildings.
- A site survey to confirm distance and mounting.
- Mounting points and power at each end.
- Professional alignment and testing.
Cronus designs and installs point-to-point links across the Detroit area and can combine them with fixed wireless internet in Detroit for internet access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far can a point-to-point wireless link reach?
From a few hundred feet to many miles, depending on equipment and line of sight.
Is a wireless link secure?
Yes. Links are encrypted and private, and a VPN can be added for extra protection.
Is point-to-point cheaper than a leased line?
Often, because the cost is mostly one-time equipment rather than monthly fees.
