Mesh Network Information Arrow Span Wireless Mesh Network

Wireless Mesh Network Application Most cost-effective private wireless network Most Cost effective technology Ü

Arrow. Span Solutions Ü Fixed wireless mesh network for Wi-Fi (Rural, Suburb, Metro) and

Software Features Ü Spectrum & Standard: Support 5 GHz/4. 9 GHz/2. 4 GHz/900 MHz

Complete Mesh Routing Technology Self-sustain, Auto-configuration, and Auto-healing Internet Fault Tolerance and Redundancy Internet

High Hop Count Performance Switched Wireless Mesh performance is 5 -20 times better than

Performance Test Result Server Client 2 nd Hop 3 rd Hop 4 th Hop

Network Management Features Ü Single IP address for entire mesh network Ü Http Web-server

Arrow. Span Wireless Mesh Network Mesh. AP 3100 GPS Antenna N-type Antenna Connector (2.

Mesh. AP 3100 - Outdoor Carrier Class Multi-Radio Wireless Mesh Network Access Point MA

Wireless Bridging Application Point-to-Point and Point-to-multipoint In a point-to-point bridging scenario, a MB 2600

Fault-tolerance Point-to-point Bridging Application Fault-tolerance is critical under the point-to-point bridging scenario. Multiple Mesh.

Tx Power Option (point-to-point antenna) 1/2 Product: MA 3100 -AX / MB 2600 -AX

Tx Power Option (point-to-multipoint antenna) 2/2 Product: MA 3100 -AX / MB 2600 -AX

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Mesh Network Information Arrow. Span Wireless Mesh Network Solutions Sept 2007 1

Wireless Mesh Network Application Most cost-effective private wireless network Most Cost effective technology Ü Fast Return on Investment Ü Fast deployment Ü Mesh Manager MA 3100 Wi-Fi Service Wi-Fi Phone 2. 4 GHz 5 GHz 5 GHz 2. 4 GHz Wi-Fi Phone 2 2. 4 GHz Portable Wi-Fi 2. 4 GHz

Arrow. Span Solutions Ü Fixed wireless mesh network for Wi-Fi (Rural, Suburb, Metro) and special application services (surveillance, RFID warehousing, . . . ) Ü Mobile wireless mesh network for mobile application (900 MHz/700 MHz, i. e. military) Ü Switching wireless backhaul offers high speed packet relay Ü Cost effective design supports mass deployment Ü Layer 2. 5 software design provides compatibility to existing network device Ü Layer 2. 5 software design maintains critical features provided by Atheros driver Ü Layer 2. 5 software design supports user friendly single IP network management 3

Software Features Ü Spectrum & Standard: Support 5 GHz/4. 9 GHz/2. 4 GHz/900 MHz spectrum and OFDM IEEE 802. 11 b/g Ü Qo. S: IEEE 802. 11 e prioritized traffic control (WMM) provides quality of service for voice or video traffic Ü Multiple SSID: Support up to 16 independently configurable Multiple SSIDs with VLAN tag, able to create multiple independent secure networks serviced simultaneously. Ü VLAN: Support IEEE 802. 1 q VLAN Tags fully compatible with 3 rd party standard equipments Ü Remote Firmware: Smart Firmware Update – Update the entire mesh nodes with a single commend Ü Fault Tolerance: Always Connect Protocol ensure every nodes on the mesh network is reachable and manageable Ü Redundancy: Auto Failover Protocol create system redundancy for critical mesh link Ü SNMP: Support SNMP v 2 c/v 3, and private MIB Ü Mesh Routing: Mesh nodes auto-discover, and self-healing mesh for network optimization Ü Security: Support 128 bit WPA/WPA-2 AES encryption, and legacy 64 bit WEP security Ü Network Management: Single IP Mesh Network Management Ü Point-to-Point Device Deployment Tools: Remote Antenna Locator (RAL) - Real time HTML GUI indicator detect remote antenna, and Signal Strength Tuner (SST)- Fine tuning Antenna position to maximize node-to-node signal quality Ü User Adjustable Tx Power: Optimizing node-to-node RF quality Ü Interoperability: Seamless interoperability with the 802. 11 b/g clients 4

Complete Mesh Routing Technology Self-sustain, Auto-configuration, and Auto-healing Internet Fault Tolerance and Redundancy Internet Bandwidth & Load Balance Score: 5 Score: 8 Score: 5 5

High Hop Count Performance Switched Wireless Mesh performance is 5 -20 times better than Type 1 Mesh (e. g. TROPOS, cisco, firetide) and Type 2 Mesh (e. g. Nortel) Ü High hop count capability means significantly (Mbps) Ü (Hop Count) Ü Hop Count 0 1 2 3 4 Ü Arrow. Span 28 28 28 Ü Mesh Type 1 (1/n) 28 14 9 <7 <5 Mesh Type 2 (1/2)n 28 14 7 <3 <1 Throughput (Mbps) 6 increases coverage area per mesh network reduces installation cost simplifies network management

Performance Test Result Server Client 2 nd Hop 3 rd Hop 4 th Hop 5 th Hop 34 Mbps 32 Mbps 30 Mbps 29 Mbps Test results are not under optimal scenario due of some 5. 8 GHz interference in the environment. 7

Network Management Features Ü Single IP address for entire mesh network Ü Http Web-server for configuration, topology, GPS, and management Ü Individual Node based TX/RX packet counter, User list, MAC based filtering Ü Routing channel selection and assignment Ü Mesh Network Site survey to scan all available Nodes In Progress Feature Ü NMS Server management system Ü Google Map and custom map based topology Ü Statistic data monitoring: (packet, byte, error counters, and link speed Ü User based Node location tracking and traffic count Ü Alarm based on node health check, mesh routing change, and statistic counter Ü Consider licensing Cognio spectrum analyzer 8

Arrow. Span Wireless Mesh Network Mesh. AP 3100 GPS Antenna N-type Antenna Connector (2. 4 GHz Client) Membrane Vent Cap 9 IP 67 RJ-45 Connector N-type Antenna Connector (5 GHz Backhaul)

Mesh. AP 3100 - Outdoor Carrier Class Multi-Radio Wireless Mesh Network Access Point MA 3100 Features 10 Ü Supports two 5. 3/5. 8 GHz OFDM and single 2. 4 GHz 802. 11 b/g Ü Hardware-enhanced WEP/WPA AES, and MAC filtering AP security Ü Point-to-multipoint antenna option: 23 d. Bi, 26 d. Bi, 29 d. Bi directional antenna Ü Point-to-point Antenna: (2 x) detachable 5. 3 – 5. 8 GHz 8 d. Bi Omni-directional antennas Ü (1 x) detachable 2. 4 GHz 8 d. Bi Omni-directional antenna or adjustable 90 -180 degree 29 d. Bi patch antenna Ü (1 x) GPS antenna provides location information Ü 4. 9 GHz for licensed band (optional) Ü Layer 2. 5 mesh routing, POP (Predictable Optimum Path) intelligent routing algorithm, fast packet switching on mesh link traffic Ü (1 x) 10/100 Ethernet Port to connect with existing network infrastructure (3 rdparty router/gateway/access server/application server) Ü Web server and SNMP management Ü Po. E (power over Ethernet) support (on WAN port) Ü Typical power consumption = 15 W Ü Level pole, vertical pole, and wall mounting Ü IP 66 waterproof certification Ü Industrial grade operating temperature -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55 °C)

Wireless Bridging Application Point-to-Point and Point-to-multipoint In a point-to-point bridging scenario, a MB 2600 or MA 3100 Series can be used to extend a network distance by using high gain directional antennas Point-to-multipoint Point-to-point MA 3100 Mesh Manager MB 2600/ MA 3100 2. 4 GHz 5 GHz Internet ~km @54 Mbp s 5 GHz * 5 GHz Rural Area High Gain Directional Antenna MA 3100 Mesh Station MA 3100 (Manual Mode) * For detail of Tx Power, Antenna, and Distance, check the RF Table on Slide 6 11 MA 3100 5 GHz 2. 4 GHz

Fault-tolerance Point-to-point Bridging Application Fault-tolerance is critical under the point-to-point bridging scenario. Multiple Mesh. AP Managers and Stations could be setup to backup the vital link between the link. 1 Mesh Manager MB 2600/MA 3100 Broken Link 5 GHz Internet RJ-45 Backup Link Ethernet (RJ 45) MA 3100 (Manual Mode) 2 Mesh Manager MB 2600/MA 3100 12 Mesh Station High Gain Directional Antenna

Tx Power Option (point-to-point antenna) 1/2 Product: MA 3100 -AX / MB 2600 -AX [5. 745 -5. 825 GHz] 13

Tx Power Option (point-to-multipoint antenna) 2/2 Product: MA 3100 -AX / MB 2600 -AX [5. 745 -5. 805 GHz] MA 3100 -AX / MB 2600 -AX [5. 745 -5. 805 GHz, 8 d. Bi ANT-ODA 5108 antenna] *Distance Data based on non-interference environment 14