Structured Mesh With Multi-Radio Modules

The Structured Mesh Module is the basis for a migration strategy from 2 radios up wards to a maximum of 4 radios. This unit can support up to 4 a/b/g radios. Range is defined in part by the antenna gain - 4 N-Female connectors are available to connect to the antenna of choice. Modules comes with 2 Ethernet ports, one of which supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). 

Software upgrades from 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 radio configurations are supported. Remote online upgrade are enabled through the Network Management System included with all purchases, at no additional charge.
 
Assembled Systems
  
Reference designs for our multi-radio systems are available for WISPs who purchase the software and assemble the mesh nodes themselves. For those wanting complete systems delivered, we also provide mesh nodes in kit form with step by step assembly instructions and we also ship complete systems.

Software upgrades from 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 radio configurations are supported. Remote online upgrade are enabled through the Network Management System included with all purchases, at no additional charge.

Pricing and Availability

Complete 3-radio systems are available within four weeks after receipt of order and are priced at $3900 in quantity 1-24. A 3-radio mesh module (complete with software but without antennas) is priced at $2900 in similar quantities. Structured Mesh software is also available for license to OEMs and resellers, as well as wireless Internet Service Providers who wish to construct their own APs based on MeshDynamics' reference designs. OEM Licenses start with a $45,000 for a 100 license engagement package that includes training, with individual licenses costing $450 in quantity 101-499, and $300 at the 1,000 quantity level. 
  
Supported Platforms, OS, Radios for OEM licenses
  
The C software runs on Linux. 3 supported platforms for 2-Radio and 3-Radio Mesh modules are: 
Contact us regarding software customization for other processors, OS or radios.
Mesh Control Software Features.
 

· Auto-discovery, self healing · Automatic Channel Allocation · Seamless Roaming · Rogue Access Point Detection · Intrusion Protection · L2 switching and Routing

· All standard 802.11 features supported · Pre 802.11e (WMM) supported on Atheros a/b/g · Multiple SSIDs support (upto 16 per node) · SSID to VLAN mapping · IGMP Snooping (Multicast Control) · Capable to push a default Web Page

Network Security Support.

· Wireless VLAN and Secure Network Naming (SSID)
· 128-bit WEP encryption, support with WPA
· Client authentication through static ACLs and RADIUS client
· Protocol Filtering and Broadcast Rate Limiting
· IEEE 802.1x Authentication (MD5, EAP/TLS, PEAP, TTLS); Rapid Rekeying
· SSH security for Telnet sessions; SSL security for web management; secure SNMPv3 management.

More Mesh Network Information:

• Various Approaches of Mesh Networking
• Hybrid Mesh Networks
• Wireless ISP Mesh Networks
• Technical Overview of Mesh Networks
• Advantages of Structured Mesh Network Modules
• Mesh Network Management Platform
• Benefits of a Mesh Control Layer
• Performance Analysis of Mesh Networks
• Test Results of Mesh Networks Real World Testing
• Deploying Wi-Fi Cellular Networks for Voice over IP Services