An Italian center for Radio Activities (C.I.S.A.R.) created a world record distance for a 5 GHz Wi-Fi link with Ubiquiti Networks, a leading innovator in outdoor wireless broadband solutions. The distance of 304km (188.89 miles) was established from Sardinia Island to Central Italy achieving data-rates of about 5Mbps, using Ubiquiti’s XtremeRange5 (XR5) High-Power Carrier Class mini-PCI radio module and 35dBi 5 GHz parabolic dish antennas.

The connection was made based on an alignment by providing a beacon through a semi-directional antenna of 17dBi on Sardinia Island and another two 35dBi antennas on Monte Amiata, which is about 5,220 feet above sea level.  It allows operators on Sardinia Island to stay in touch with their community on the Italian Peninsula, and is sure to have a range of applications in the future of Wi-Fi technologies, by incorporating super-high frequencies at greater distances than ever before.

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