This is what Google Gemini and I came up with:
To reach 2,000 feet with a Meraki setup, you cannot use standard internal or omnidirectional antennas, which typically only reach about 328 feet (100 meters). You will need a Point-to-Point (PtP) wireless bridge configuration using outdoor-rated access points paired with high-gain directional antennas.
Recommended Equipment for a 2,000ft Bridge
For a reliable link at this distance, you should use the following hardware at both the "Gateway" (connected to your wired network) and the "Repeater" (the remote end):
• Access Point:
Cisco Meraki MR76 or MR86
o These are ruggedized, IP67-rated outdoor access points designed for harsh environments.
o They feature external antenna connectors (N-type), which are required to attach the long-range directional antennas needed for a 2,000ft span.
• Antenna:
Cisco Meraki MA-ANT-25 (Patch Antenna)
o This is a dual-band directional patch antenna that concentrates the signal into a narrow beam.
o While Meraki doesn't give a "hard" max distance, professional installers successfully use this combination for spans exceeding 1,000–2,000 feet when there is a clear line of sight.
Key Requirements for Success
• Clear Line of Sight (LoS): At 2,000 feet, any physical obstruction—like trees, buildings, or even heavy foliage—will significantly degrade or kill the signal.
• Mounting Height: To avoid signal reflection from the ground (the Fresnel zone), both radios should be mounted high up, ideally 20–30 feet above the ground.
• Precision Alignment: Directional antennas have a narrow "beam-width." You must manually align them so they are pointing directly at each other for maximum signal strength.
• Power at Remote End: Remember that while the signal is wireless, the remote Meraki unit still needs power (typically via a PoE injector).
Pro Tip: If your goal is strictly a high-speed backhaul link rather than providing Wi-Fi to clients along the way, some engineers use dedicated PtP bridge brands (like Ubiquiti or Siklu) and then plug a Meraki AP into the remote end for managed Wi-Fi access.
