External Antennas for Warehouse-style Office Complex?

[KCL]

I originally posted this as a response but I think I needed to post it as a new thread to get some better input:

Our company has expanded to more spaces in our existing complex. In the diagram below, used to only have Unit 14 in both buildings but the landlord prohibited external antennas -- so we ended up having the ISP put in a drop in both buildings. Now that we've expanded significantly, the landlord has DID say we could mount something outside as long as it's "not ugly".

I'm inserting a basic map of the layout. I'd love to go with three antennas if possible as Antenna B is where our primary router will be. The longest distance between two antennas (A and C) is a little under 150'. We've got network drops beween units 14-16 on Building 1. They buildings in Simi Valley, California. My worry is that if we use a point-to-point, I'll need FOUR antennas (A-B and C-B). I am a software guy who has somewhat above a laymans' understanding of hardware, so if this is a dumb question, I apologize.

I'm looking for recommendations as to the best (stylish?) antennas to use that will give us the best throughput. I am not sure about how Meshes work, really, so I'd love to do a Mesh if that's practical. Right now, they have two ASUS AX88Us running in Building 1, Unit 14 and Building 2, Unit 14. If there are better units to support the new topology, I'd love to hear them too. Can't break the bank, however...

Thanks in advance. I'm happy to provide an additional information if it will help!

Scott.

 

[Tech9]

There is nothing from Asus for outdoor use. If your business is expanding you have to plan expandable with it network and leave the consumer products behind. Common low-cost business oriented options are Ubiquiti UniFi and TP-Link Omada. Your local politics may leave you with Ubiquiti as single low-cost option. You need 2x wireless bridges, gateway with network controller and switch at ISP location, switches on the other side of the bridges. Wireless access points as per needed coverage.

All of the above can be done with both UniFi or Omada with single control panel for the entire business with network segmentation options and future expandability. With Ubiquiti product line you can have it all data network (Network), integrated surveillance system (Protect) as well as site access system (Access) all managed and controlled from a single screen. The best approach is to call a local professional for site assessment and installation of what is needed as per your requirements.

 

[Tech9]

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