Wireless Mesh Networks

A wireless mesh network delivers a scalable, self-healing network made up of wireless nodes. Each wireless node negotiates a connection with neighbouring wireless nodes to form a single backhaul network. Mesh networks are an ideal solution for providing client connectivity in large outdoor environments where cabling is not readily available or too costly to install. 

As wireless connectivity becomes more relevant and a core requirement of business, seamless connectivity in the outdoor environment has become a key success criteria for many organisations. Outdoor wireless networks have to perform at the same levels as indoor wired and wireless networks.

Outdoor wireless networks support a unique set of requirements:

• Seamless integration with existing networks.
• Detection and mitigation of RF interference.
• Secure connectivity and policy enforcement.
• Low maintenance costs.

DigitalAir recommend the following wireless mesh solutions:

Ruckus Wireless Mesh Ruckus Wireless Smart Mesh Networking is a unique, new approach to building high-performance wireless LANs. It reduces cumbersome RF planning and costly cable backhaul by lowering the need to run Ethernet wiring to individual ZoneFlex? Smart Wi-Fi access points. Read more

Cisco Wireless Mesh Extend high-performance connectivity to the outdoor environment with the next-generation Cisco Aironet 1550 series wireless access point. This series utilises 802.11n technology with integrated silicon-level spectrum intelligence to detect, classify, and mitigate RF interference.                  Read more

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