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# Connect a Verkada Camera Using a Wi-Fi Bridge

Learn how to connect a Verkada camera with a Wi-Fi bridge

When a [Verkada camera](https://www.verkada.com/security-cameras) is installed remotely, a [mobile router](/verkada-cameras/installation/camera-deployment/use-a-camera-on-a-cradlepoint-connection.md) can be used to connect it. When a camera is mounted within the line-of-sight of an existing network, [a point-to-point connection](/verkada-cameras/installation/camera-deployment/connect-a-verkada-camera-via-a-wireless-bridgepoint-to-point-connection.md) can bridge the gap. But what about when the camera is installed beyond the reach of an Ethernet cable and hidden from the view of a point-to-point link? You can use a Wi-Fi bridge to connect your Verkada camera to an existing Wi-Fi network.

![](https://1795869993-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylYKicREo6JpuOJH4teK%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d092f1378c97146ce488b3d863678c346dc6fbc9%2F600052824f87010a77b2462ea4b68ee430924741.png?alt=media)

## Required equipment

* Existing Wi-Fi network
* Ethernet cables
* Wi-Fi bridge (with wireless client mode)
* 802.3af/at PoE source (usually a switch or PoE injector)

## Installation

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**Configure your Wi-Fi bridge to connect to your access point as described in its documentation.**
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Proceed like with any Verkada camera. You will use the bridge as your network link.**
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
We **strongly recommended** that you test your Verkada Camera in its desired location. Depending on the environment and signal strength, your experience can vary.
{% endhint %}


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