> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dryad.app/dryad-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dryad.app/dryad-documentation/site-planning/planning-guidelines/gateway-ranges.md).

# Gateway ranges

Ensure Border Gateways and Mesh Gateways are within specified ranges which is 2.0 km to 3.0 km.

The range of a Border Gateway to a Mesh Gateway is approximately **2 km to 3 km**.

<figure><img src="https://2403147378-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKqvtUjx9C2FEFg7nicAx%2Fuploads%2F3KAh9CiVK8bVnyktCnt9%2Fdp-bg-mg-range.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=de3adf88-ef26-4167-be8a-2834733d4036" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Border Gateway to Mesh Gateway range</p></figcaption></figure>

At approximately **2 km to 3 km,** Mesh Gateway to Border Gateway range is similar to Mesh Gateway to Mesh Gateway.

<figure><img src="https://2403147378-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKqvtUjx9C2FEFg7nicAx%2Fuploads%2FZpfwhlU4LajY4NJoX3aA%2Fdp-mg-mg-range.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=3606ad1d-ce2c-4aef-b296-00c77cd08df2" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Mesh Gateway to Mesh Gateway range</p></figcaption></figure>

The actual range between Gateways may vary depending on the Site topology. With direct line of sight between Gateways, the range can exceed 3 km or even up to 8 km (during conducted tests).

{% hint style="info" %}
**Increasing potential range**

It is possible to increase the range between Gateways by mounting the device higher than the recommended 3 meters above the forest floor. This may also overcome line-of-sight issues where hills and other aspects of Site topology may interfere with line-of-sight.
{% endhint %}


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://docs.dryad.app/dryad-documentation/site-planning/planning-guidelines/gateway-ranges.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.