Cambium Networks Certified  |  Proxim Wireless  |  Licensed & Unlicensed  |  Fresnel Zone Engineered
Outdoor Wireless Infrastructure

No Trenching Required.

TCG designs and deploys outdoor wireless networks — point-to-point building bridges, point-to-multipoint campus backhaul, and remote site connectivity — using Cambium Networks and Proxim Wireless platforms, engineered for reliability in Michigan's climate.

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15+ Years Experience
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Michigan-Based Team
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What We Deploy

Every outdoor wireless link TCG deploys starts with path analysis, link budget calculation, and Fresnel zone verification — before any equipment is specified.

Point-to-Point Building Bridges

High-throughput wireless links connecting two buildings — across a parking lot, between a remote facility and your main campus, or over a right-of-way where trenching isn't feasible. Licensed and unlicensed spectrum. 100 Mbps to multiple Gbps.

Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) Networks

A single base station connecting multiple remote sites, field locations, or distributed sensors. Ideal for utility substations, meter reading collection points, and rural campus locations.

Campus Mesh Networks

Multi-AP mesh topologies for outdoor coverage across large campuses, parking areas, athletic fields, and industrial yards — without running cable to every location. Managed through Cambium cnMaestro.

Backhaul for IoT & Sensor Networks

Wireless backhaul for AMI/AMR smart meters, environmental sensors, and SCADA outstations where wired connectivity isn't practical. Low-latency, high-reliability links for OT traffic.

Ruggedized Michigan-Rated Hardware

All outdoor installations use appropriately rated enclosures, mounting hardware, and antennas specified for Michigan weather — ice loading, wind rating, thermal cycling, and moisture intrusion all accounted for.

Link Budget Analysis & Fresnel Zone Clearance

We don't guess at wireless coverage. Every outdoor link is engineering-planned — path analysis, Fresnel zone clearance, interference survey, and link budget verified before equipment ships.

Case Study

5-Building Campus Wireless Backhaul — Michigan Utility District

Five geographically dispersed substations needed connectivity to a central operations center — without fiber installation costs across rural right-of-way. TCG designed a licensed-band PtMP wireless topology using Cambium Networks equipment, with a base station at the operations center serving each substation. All link budgets and Fresnel zones calculated before any equipment was ordered.

Result: 50 Mbps+ throughput to each substation, sub-5ms latency, 99.9%+ uptime over 18 months. SCADA traffic isolated on dedicated VLAN with QoS enforced at every node.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the frequency, antenna gain, and line of sight. Properly engineered licensed-band PtP links can exceed 20 miles with adequate Fresnel zone clearance. Campus-grade unlicensed links typically span up to 5 miles with clear line of sight. TCG performs a path analysis and link budget calculation for every proposed link before recommending equipment.
Many systems operate in unlicensed bands (900 MHz, 5 GHz) and require no license. Licensed spectrum (11 GHz, 18 GHz microwave) requires FCC coordination, which TCG can assist with. Licensed bands typically offer better interference protection for critical links.
The Fresnel zone is an elliptical volume of space around the line-of-sight path between two antennas. Obstructions within the Fresnel zone — trees, buildings, terrain — reduce received signal and can cause link failures even when visual line of sight exists. TCG calculates Fresnel zone clearance for every proposed link.
Yes, when equipment is properly specified. We select hardware with appropriate operating temperature ranges, IP67/IP68 enclosures, and mounting solutions that account for ice loading and wind loads. Michigan winters are part of our site design process — not an afterthought.
Tell Us About Your Site

Outdoor Wireless Starts With a Path Analysis

Site surveys and feasibility assessments are offered at no charge. Tell us about your locations and we'll assess the link at no obligation.