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Mesh Configuration
 The
DragonWave AirPair Mesh/Ring configuration enables carrier grade performance,
while achieving the lowest network cost. AirPair Mesh/Ring provides 99.999%
availability by providing redundant link diversity from each location. Network
cost is minimized, as there is only 1 more link needed than there are nodes.
This is significantly lower cost than a 1+1 architecture, where at least 2 links
are needed per node, and even more if diversity is required.
In addition to diverse redundancy, the Mesh/Ring also enhances
availability through the following:
- Shortened Radio Links
- Angle Diversity
- Option for 3rd diverse links
from any node
- Option for 2nd hub node to
provide nodal redundancy
The AirPair Mesh/Ring is deployed by using AirPair links, in
tandem with an approved Ethernet switch, and an AirPair multi-beam antenna
assembly. The Ethernet switch provides protection switching in less than 50 ms.
The Mesh/Ring can be deployed with any of the following
licensing options:
- Area License (i.e. 24 GHz
DEMS, 28 GHz LMDS, 26 GHz LMDS)
- Link-by-Link licensing (i.e.
18, 23, 26 GHz)
- 24 GHz Unlicensed
In addition to the benefits discussed above, there are the
following economic benefits of a Mesh/Ring configuration:
- Reduced antenna size due to
shorter links
- Reduced repeater requirements
due to shorter links
- Overall, a mesh/ring
configuration enables lowest network cost, while providing 99.999%
availability, and delivering high-speed native Ethernet services.
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