Head office to branch
Give a branch office access to central servers, software and printers.
Point-to-point (P2P)
Point-to-point connectivity between your locations
A point-to-point link connects two of your sites directly, so they work as one private network. We plan the link over fibre or wireless depending on distance and site conditions, then install, configure and test it.
01 — Explained
What is a point-to-point link?
A point-to-point (P2P) link is a dedicated connection between two fixed locations — for example a head office and a branch, or an office and a warehouse. Traffic between the two sites travels over the link rather than the public internet.
P2P links are used to share files, servers, phone systems, CCTV recorders and a single internet connection across sites.
| Fibre P2P | Wireless P2P | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Optical fibre run between the two sites | Outdoor radios with a clear line of sight |
| Suited to | Sites where a fibre route is available | Sites where laying fibre is impractical |
| Main dependency | Route permissions and cable path | Line of sight, distance and interference |
| Feasibility | Confirmed after route survey | Confirmed after line-of-sight survey |
02 — Use cases
Where P2P links are used
Office to factory or warehouse
Connect production and storage sites to ERP and accounts at the office.
Building to building
Join separate buildings on a campus, school or hospital into one network.
CCTV backhaul
Carry camera feeds from a remote gate, yard or building to the main recorder.
Shared internet
Route one internet connection or leased line to a second site.
Server or data room link
Connect a site to the location where your servers or backup are kept.
03 — Survey
What we check before quoting
- DistanceThe distance between both sites and the route available.
- Line of sightFor wireless links, a clear path between antenna points.
- BandwidthHow much traffic will flow between the sites, now and later.
- Mounting and accessRooftop, pole or wall mounting and permission at both ends.
- Power and earthingStable power and surge protection at both sites.
- Network integrationHow the link connects to your existing switches and routers.
Feasibility
P2P feasibility, capacity and performance depend on distance, route, line of sight and site conditions. We confirm these after a survey and before you commit.
04 — Process
How a P2P project works
Requirement
Share both site addresses and what the link will carry.
Survey
We survey both ends and the route or line of sight.
Proposal
You receive the link type, equipment and charges in writing.
Installation
Equipment installed at both sites and aligned or spliced.
Testing
Link throughput tested and connected to your network.
05 — Enquiry
Request a point-to-point quote
Give us the two locations you want to connect. If you are unsure of the distance or bandwidth, leave those blank.