Transcript ArrowSpan_102407

Mesh Network Information
ArrowSpan Wireless
Mesh Network Solutions
Sept 2007
ABOUT US
The Company
ArrowSpan Inc., was founded in 2005 by Max Lu, a former Cisco employee, who is
the President/CEO of ArrowSpan. ArrowSpan develops and manufactures Wi-Fi
mesh network solutions and is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley with a
branch office in Beijing, China. ArrowSpan’s streamlined design philosophy and
manufacturing expertise, makes our Wi-Fi mesh network solutions, the most
affordable and reliable solutions on the market. Our products offer users the ability
to deploy in both indoor and outdoor environments while providing them with the
most cost effective, scalable, and secure Wi-Fi mesh network. Our product
portfolio includes the high performance Triple RF MeshAP 5100/3100, the MultiFrequency MeshBackhaul 2600, the Dual RF MeshAP 1100 Indoor.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enable carriers and service providers to expand their existing
wireless network to a wider reach. We are dedicated to developing a product that
is the best-in-class, but also profitable, economical and easy to install. ArrowSpan
is dedicated in providing quality products and customer satisfaction, and we are
firm believers that our products will change the way the world goes wireless.
The Value of ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Network
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Cost - ArrowSpan Outdoor Wireless Mesh Access Points are Low unit price,
Industry standard 5GHz and 2.4GHz spectrums, Easily deploy wirelessly.
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Time - ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Access Points can usually be setup and
working within a couple of hours.
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Speed - ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Access Points can create backhaul
throughput up to 30+Mbps.
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Security - ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Access Points offer a variety of security
options; the strongest of which is WPA2 with AES, but also support WPA/TKIP,
MAC authentication, and 64.128 bit WEP
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Flexibility - ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Access Points can be located
anywhere wireless coverage is required. Durable weatherproof housings with
carrier class temperature range assure reliable operation year round.
ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Network Solutions
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Complete Indoor/Outdoor product line covers full range of mesh network applications for hot
zones, campuses, municipalities, warehousing, enterprise offices, small offices, and home
deployments
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Patent Pending Layer 2.5 design architecture provides maximum compatibility and user
friendly functions
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Patent Pending POP mesh routing algorithm provides high performance and reliable
solutions: Auto-configuration, Auto-discovery, Auto-healing, Auto-balancing
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Multiple wireless RF design minimizes or eliminates signal interference problems on
backhaul and user data wireless networks
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GPS: Provides physical location of each MeshAP and simplifies the maintenance task
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Single IP Setup for one mesh network (regardless node number). This setup minimizes the
complicated IP address setup for each node on the mesh network
Software Features
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Support up-to 16 SSIDs and VLANs with Single Point Propagation - Single point propagation easily
sets the entire mesh network with an identical SSID/VLAN set for each node on the mesh network via
Mesh Manager node.
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Support Https/Http - Allows GUI access via both “Http” and “Https” to enhance network management
security.
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User Controllable Tx Output Power for 5GHz Radios (Optional) - Add the ability for administrators to
adjust Tx Output power for the 5GHz radios.
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Enable/Disable RTS/CTS Mode - RTS/CTS mode improves throughput in high collision environment
caused by hidden terminals.
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Always Connect – Every Node on the Mesh Network will be Reachable Intelligent protocol enables each
node to associate with another node even under noisy environmental conditions. Throughput may be
reduced to assure node can be reached remotely.
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Diagnostic Tool to Display Link Speed, SNR, Noise, and Error Rate - Newly added Diagnostic page
allows Administrators to analyze each link’s Link Speed, Signal Noise Ratio, Noise, and Error Rate.
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Smart Remote Firmware Update with Single Point Propagation - Enable firmware updates to all
nodes on the mesh network via Mesh Manager unit. Once the Mesh Manager is updated with the new
firmware: the new, updated firmware will propagate to every node on the mesh network.
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Backup Link Redundancy for Manual Mode - Enhances the reliability of the Manual mode connection
by allowing two uplinks to be selected. (This feature also enables a backup link in the Point-to-point
setting.
Mesh Network Design Architecture
Layer 2 Mesh Network design benefits:
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Fast packet switching design to minimize latency
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Fast speed on QOS and service authentication implementation
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Compatible with all existing routers, gateways, access servers
Layer 3 design to offer user friendly (HTTP) and standard
(SNMP) compliant network management support
Data Packet
Management Packet
Network
Network
Data Link
Data Link
Physical
Physical
Patented POP (Predictable Optimum Path)
POP (Predictable Optimum Path) patented routing algorithm
generates mesh network structure with smart intelligence
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Auto-configuration/discovery: automatically discover and configure
interconnect Mesh Link among stations
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Auto-healing: automatically resolve various network problems by rerouting mesh link to heal the down station in real time
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Non-interference: Multiple wireless RF design minimizes or eliminates
signal interference problem on backhaul and user data wireless networks
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GPS: Location information of each station for maintenance and enabling
physical location related new service
Patented POP (Predictable Optimum Path)
Self-sustain, Auto-configuration, and Auto-healing
Self-sustain, Auto-configuration, and Auto-healing
POP routing
Internet
Internet
auto-healing
: Virtual link
: Mesh link
MeshAP station
MeshAP configured as Mesh Manager of this Mesh Network
Broken MeshAP station
Patented POP (Predictable Optimum Path)
Automatic Re-Routing
Automatic Re-Routing upon new bandwidth insertion
Internet
Insertion of
new bandwidth
Internet
Internet
True Multi-Radio Design
Cost-effective Dual Radio Backhaul network:
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No co-channel interference problem for high performance
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Enable high hop count and long distance mesh network deployment
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Maintain the same throughput at each node in whole mesh network
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Design with cost-effective and in-band hardware to increase product
margin
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Throughput is 3x TROPOS and 5X Nortel
Dual Radio, full-duplex backhaul traffic
Single Radio, half-duplex backhaul traffic
Auto & Manual Routing Protocol
Point-to-point and Point-to-multi-point with one click
Flexible Auto and Manual routing protocol capability:
 Simple, easy, and convenient MeshAP field installation with
auto mesh link routing function
 Maximum flexibility of allowing user to specify specific routing
path using manual mode
Auto Link
Manual Link
Auto Link
Node-to-node Interconnection
MeshAP 3100 – Dual 5GHz / Single 2.4GHz Wireless Mesh Access Point
Up Link
To Mesh
Client
Link
Down Link
To Mesh
Backhaul Mesh Link: Dual 5GHz
AP: Single 2.4GHz
ArrowSpan Mesh Network Operation
MeshAP based on Hop Counts and Signal Strength to associate with each other
Station 1
Station 3
Mesh Manager
Station 4
Station 2
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Long Distance Node-to-node Connection
Directional Antenna Setup
* Based on 23dBi Directional Antenna
10km (3.1miles)
Length: 5km (3.1miles) with -57.7dBm [54Mbps]
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MeshAP 3100 is set in Manual mesh link mode. MeshAP “B” is manually set to link on to the MeshAP “A”.
18dBm (54Mbps output power) + 23dBi antenna = 41dBm
41 – 121.7 (5km 5.8GHz open space loss) + 23 (receiving antenna gain) = -57.7dBm
Link sensitivity: -67dBm for 54Mbps
ArrowSpan Wireless
Mesh Network Solutions
MeshAP 3100 - Outdoor
Carrier Class Multi-Radio Wireless Mesh Network Access Point
Features
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Supports two 5.3/5.8GHz 802.11a and single 2.4GHz 802.11b/g
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Hardware-enhanced WEP/WPA AES, and MAC filtering AP security
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(2) detachable 5.3 – 5.8 GHz 8 dBi Omni-directional antennas
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(1) detachable 2.4GHz 8 dBi Omni-directional antenna or adjustable 90-180 degree
12dBi patch antenna
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(1) GPS antenna provides location information
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(1) 4.9GHz antenna for licensed band (optional)
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Layer 2 mesh routing, POP (Predictable Optimum Path) intelligent routing
algorithm, fast packet switching on mesh link traffic
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(1) 10/100 Ethernet Port to connect with existing network infrastructure (3 rd-party
router/gateway/access server/application server)
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Web server and SNMP management
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PoE (power over Ethernet) support (on WAN port)
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Typical power consumption = 15W
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Level pole, vertical pole, and wall mounting
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IP66 waterproof certification
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Industrial grade operating temperature -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55 °C)
ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Network
MeshAP 3100
GPS
Antenna
N-type
Antenna
Connector
(2.4GHz
Client)
Membrane
Vent Cap
IP67 RJ-45
Connector
N-type
Antenna
Connector
(5GHz
Backhaul)
N-type
Antenna
Connector
(5GHz
Backhaul)
MeshBackhaul 2600 - Outdoor
5GHz Full-Duplex Wireless Mesh Backhaul Access Point
Features
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Support Dual 5GHz 802.11a Backhaul function
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Hardware-enhanced WEP, WPK security
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(2) detachable 8 dBi antennas
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GPS provides location information
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Layer 2 mesh routing, POP (Predictable Optimum Path) intelligent
routing algorithm, fast packet switching on mesh link traffic
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(1) 10/100 Ethernet interface to connect with existing network
infrastructure and 3rd-party router/gateway/access
server/application server
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Web server and SNMP management
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POE (power over Ethernet) support (on WAN port)
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Level pole mounting support
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IP66 waterproof certification
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Operating temperature -40C to +50C
MeshAP 1100 - Indoor
2.4GHz Full-Duplex Wi-Fi Mesh Network Access Point
Features
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Dual 2.4GHz 802.11g Radios Design
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Hardware-enhanced WEP security
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(1) External 4 dBi Omni-directional antenna
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(1) Built-in 4 dBi Omni-directional antenna
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Layer 2 mesh routing, POP (Predictable
Optimum Path) intelligent routing algorithm,
fast packet switching on mesh link traffic
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(1) 10/100 Ethernet Port to connect with
existing network infrastructure and 3rd-party
router/gateway/access server/application
server
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LEDs to indicate AP and Mesh status
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LED door
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Web server management
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Factory-default button
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Support IEEE 802.3af POE (power over
Ethernet)
Total Wireless Mesh Solutions
Make & Model
MeshAP 3100
MeshBackhaul 2600
MeshAP1100
WLAN Technology
(2) 802.11a + (1) 802.11b/g
(2) 802.11a
(2) 802.11g
Security Features
64/128bit WEP, Local MAC address
filtering, WPA/WPA2
64/128bit WEP, Local MAC address
filtering, WPA/WPA2
64/128bit WEP
Range
Up to 200m@54Mbps 1km@6Mbps
Up to 200m@54Mbps 1km@6Mbps
Up to 80m@54Mbps
Yes
Yes
Yes
(2) External 8dBi 802.11a,
(1) External 8dBi 802.11b/g
(2) External 8dBi 802.11a
(2) Built-in 4dBi 802.11b/g
Yes/Proprietary
Yes/Proprietary
Yes
-40 ºF to 131ºF (-40ºC to 55ºC)
-40 ºF to 131ºF (-40ºC to 55ºC)
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45 °C)
Point-to-point Bridging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Point-to-Multipoint
Bridging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Warranty
3 Yr
3 yr
3 yr
List Price
$1,999
$1,499
$600
Access Point
Antenna Support
PoE Support
Operating Temp
Accessories & Add-on Solutions
Horizontal Pole Mount Kit
MeshAP 3100/2600
ArrowSpan MeshAP Series Pole-Mount Kit
 Rugged Aluminum
rust- proof material
 Hardware for
mounting the
MeshAP 3100/2180
Series Access Point
to the top of a
horizontal pole
5GHz 8dBi Omni-directional Antenna
MeshAP 5100/3100/2600
 5GHz 8dBi Omni-directional Antenna
Technical Specifications
Frequency
5100 - 5900 MHz
Gain
8 dBi
VSWR
< 1.5
Polarization
Vertical
Vertical Beam Width
15°
Horizontal Beam Width
360°
Impedance
50Ω
Max. Input Power
100 watts
Weight
.39 lbs (178g)
Length
14.76 inches (37.5cm)
Connector
N - Male
Material
White Fiberglass
Mounting
Direct Attachment
Wind Survival
100 mph (160.9 km/h)
Temperature
-40° F to 176° F (-40° to 80° C)
2.4GHz 8dBi Omni-directional Antenna
MeshAP 5100/3100
 2.4GHz 8dBi Omni-directional Antenna
Technical Specifications
Frequency
2400 - 2485 MHz
Gain
8 dBi
VSWR
< 1.5
Polarization
Vertical
Vertical Beam Width
15°
Horizontal Beam Width
360°
Impedance
50Ω
Max. Input Power
100 watts
Weight
.39 lbs (178g)
Length
18.50 inches (47cm)
Connector
N - Male
Material
White Fiberglass
Mounting
Direct Attachment
Wind Survival
100 mph (160.9 km/h)
Temperature
-40° F to 176° F (-40° to 80° C)