Mesh Network InformationArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Network Solutions

Aug 2007

Agenda

The Value of Deploy ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Network

ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Network Solutions Accessories Competitive Information

The Value of ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Network

Cost - ArrowSpan Outdoor Wireless Mesh Access Points are Low unit price,

Industry standard 5GHz and 2.4GHz spectrums, Easily deploy wirelessly.

Time - ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Access Points can usually be setup and

working within a couple of hours.

Speed - ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Access Points can create backhaul

throughput up to 30+Mbps.

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

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

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

Patent Pending Layer 2.5 design architecture provides maximum compatibility and user

friendly functions

Patent Pending POP mesh routing algorithm provides high performance and reliable

solutions: Auto-configuration, Auto-discovery, Auto-healing, Auto-balancing

Multiple wireless RF design minimizes or eliminates signal interference problems on

backhaul and user data wireless networks

GPS: Provides physical location of each MeshAP and simplifies the maintenance task

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

Mesh Network Design Architecture

Layer 2 Mesh Network design benefits:

Fast packet switching design to minimize latency

Fast speed on QOS and service authentication implementation

Compatible with all existing routers, gateways, access servers

Physical

Data Link

Network

Data PacketManagement Packet Physical

Data Link

Network

Layer 3 design to offer user friendly (HTTP) and standard (SNMP) compliant network management support

Auto-configuration/discovery: automatically discover and configure interconnect Mesh Link among stations

Auto-healing: automatically resolve various network problems by re-routing mesh link to heal the down station in real time

Non-interference: Multiple wireless RF design minimizes or eliminates signal interference problem on backhaul and user data wireless networks

GPS: Location information of each station for maintenance and enabling physical location related new service

Patented POP (Predictable Optimum Path)

POP (Predictable Optimum Path) patented routing algorithm generates mesh network structure with smart intelligence

Self-sustain, Auto-configuration, and Auto-healing

MeshAP station

MeshAP configured as Mesh Manager of this Mesh Network

Broken MeshAP station

: Virtual link

: Mesh link

POP routingInternet

auto-healing

Internet

Patented POP (Predictable Optimum Path) Self-sustain, Auto-configuration, and Auto-healing

Automatic Re-Routing upon new bandwidth insertion

Insertion of new bandwidth

Internet

Internet

Internet

Patented POP (Predictable Optimum Path) Automatic Re-Routing

Cost-effective Dual Radio Backhaul network: No co-channel interference problem for high performance Enable high hop count and long distance mesh network

deployment Maintain the same throughput at each node in whole mesh

network Design with cost-effective and in-band hardware to increase

product margin Throughput is 3x TROPOS and 5X Nortel

Dual Radio, full-duplex backhaul trafficDual Radio, full-duplex backhaul traffic Single Radio, half-duplex backhaul trafficSingle Radio, half-duplex backhaul traffic

True Multi-Radio Design

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

Manual LinkAuto Link

Auto Link

Auto & Manual Routing ProtocolPoint-to-point and Point-to-multi-point with one click

Expanding Hot Spots to Hot Zone

Most Cost effective expansion technology Fast Return on Investment Fast deployment

Hot SpotsHot Zone

Hop Counts Performance Expandability

1 2 3 4 5

ArrowSpan 32 31.5 31 30.5 30

Mesh Company A (1/n) 25 12.5 8.3 6.25 5

Mesh Company B (1/2) 25 12.5 6.25 3.12 1.56

(Hop Count)

Backhaul Throughput (Mbps)

The advantage of a mesh

network is the ability to expand

Wi-Fi coverage wirelessly. A

mesh network with more hops

(nodes) from the internet

gateway means it is more cost

effective to deploy.

The Multi-Radio design enables

ArrowSpan’s MeshAP solutions to

break the traditional 1/n and 1/2

mesh performance rules. The

MeshAP solutions can expand

much further with more hops

(nodes) than the traditional mesh

access points. This means cost

savings to the service providers,

operators, and carriers

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ArrowSpan 1/n '1/2

Node-to-node InterconnectionMeshAP 3100 – Dual 5GHz / Single 2.4GHz Wireless Mesh Access Point

Backhaul Mesh Link: Dual 5GHz AP: Single 2.4GHz

Mesh Link Mesh Link

Down LinkTo Mesh

Up LinkTo Mesh

ClientLink

Data Packet Flow Chart

Backhaul

WPA WPA W

PA WPA W

PA WPA

WPA WPA W

PA

WPA

Press “Spacebar” to begin

WPA

WPA WPA W

PA

WPA WPA W

PA WPA W

PA WPA

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ArrowSpan Mesh Network Operation

Mesh Manager

Station 1

Station 2

Station 3

Station 4

Press “Spacebar” to begin

MeshAP based on Hop Counts and Signal Strength to associate with each other

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Node-to-node Distance and Angle CalculationArrowSpan 802.11a & 802.11b Antenna

Length: 200m (656ft) with -63.8dBm [54Mbps] 18dBm (54Mbps output power) + 8dBi antenna = 26dBm 26 - 93.7 (200m 5.8GHz open space loss) + 8 (receiving antenna gain) = -59.7dBm Link sensitivity: -67dBm for 54Mbps

Height: 22.8m (74ft) with maximum 8dbi gain from Antenna Total 45.6m (149ft) of coverage [15°] with 8dbi gain from Antenna at 200m distance.

L =200m (656ft)15°

h=22.8m(74ft)

-3dbi

-3dbi* Based on Standard ArrowSpan 5GHz 8dBi Antenna

Long Distance Node-to-node Connection Directional Antenna Setup

Length: 5km (3.1miles) with -57.7dBm [54Mbps] 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

* Based on 23dBi Directional Antenna

10km (3.1miles)

ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh Network Solutions

MeshAP 5100 - OutdoorCarrier Class Multi-Radio Wireless Mesh Network Access Point

Features Support Dual 5.3/5.8GHz 802.11a and single 2.4GHz

802.11b/g AP function Hardware-enhanced WEP/WPA AES, and MAC

filtering AP security (2) detachable 5GHz 8 dBi Omni-directional

antennas (1) detachable 2.4GHz 8 dBi Omni-directional

antenna (1) GPS antenna provide location information Layer 2 mesh routing, POP (Predictable Optimum

Path) intelligent routing algorithm, fast packet switching on mesh link traffic

(1) 10/100 Ethernet Port to connect with existing network infrastructure and 3rd-party router/gateway/access server/application server

Web server and SNMP management PoE (power over Ethernet) support (on WAN port) 100V-240V AC power input Level pole mounting IP66 waterproof certification Industrial grade operating temperature -50C to +65C

MeshAP 3100 - OutdoorCarrier Class Multi-Radio Wireless Mesh Network Access Point

Features Supports two 5.3/5.8GHz 802.11a and single 2.4GHz 802.11b/g

Hardware-enhanced WEP/WPA AES, and MAC filtering AP security

(2) detachable 5.3 – 5.8 GHz 8 dBi Omni-directional antennas

(1) detachable 2.4GHz 8 dBi Omni-directional antenna or adjustable 90-180 degree 12dBi patch antenna

(1) GPS antenna provides location information

(1) 4.9GHz antenna for licensed band (optional)

Layer 2 mesh routing, POP (Predictable Optimum Path) intelligent routing algorithm, fast packet switching on mesh link traffic

(1) 10/100 Ethernet Port to connect with existing network infrastructure (3rd-party router/gateway/access server/application server)

Web server and SNMP management

PoE (power over Ethernet) support (on WAN port)

Typical power consumption = 15W

Level pole, vertical pole, and wall mounting

IP66 waterproof certification

Industrial grade operating temperature -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55 °C)

ArrowSpan Wireless Mesh NetworkMeshAP 3100

GPS Antenna

IP67 RJ-45 Connector

Membrane Vent Cap

N-typeAntenna

Connector(5GHz

Backhaul)

N-typeAntenna

Connector(5GHz

Backhaul)

N-typeAntenna

Connector(2.4GHzClient)

MeshBackhaul 2600 - Outdoor5GHz Full-Duplex Wireless Mesh Backhaul Access Point

Features Support Dual 5GHz 802.11a Backhaul function

Hardware-enhanced WEP, WPK security

(2) detachable 8 dBi antennas

GPS provides location information

Layer 2 mesh routing, POP (Predictable Optimum Path) intelligent routing algorithm, fast packet switching on mesh link traffic

(1) 10/100 Ethernet interface to connect with existing network infrastructure and 3rd-party router/gateway/access server/application server

Web server and SNMP management

POE (power over Ethernet) support (on WAN port)

Level pole mounting support

IP66 waterproof certification

Operating temperature -40C to +50C

MeshAP 1100 - Indoor2.4GHz Full-Duplex Wi-Fi Mesh Network Access Point

Features Dual 2.4GHz 802.11g Radios Design

Hardware-enhanced WEP security

(1) External 4 dBi Omni-directional antenna

(1) Built-in 4 dBi Omni-directional antenna

Layer 2 mesh routing, POP (Predictable Optimum Path) intelligent routing algorithm, fast packet switching on mesh link traffic

(1) 10/100 Ethernet Port to connect with existing network infrastructure and 3rd-party router/gateway/access server/application server

LEDs to indicate AP and Mesh status

LED door

Web server management

Factory-default button

Support IEEE 802.3af POE (power over Ethernet)

Total Wireless Mesh Solutions

Make & Model MeshAP 3100 MeshAP2180 MeshAP1100

WLAN Technology (2) 802.11a + (1) 802.11b/g (2) 802.11b/g (2) 802.11g

Security Features64/128bit WEP, Local MAC address

filtering, WPA/WPA264/128bit WEP, Local MAC address

filtering, WPA/WPA264/128bit WEP

Range Up to 200m@54Mbps 1km@6Mbps Up to 200m@54Mbps 1km@6Mbps Up to 80m@54Mbps

Access Point Yes Yes Yes

Antenna Support(2) External 8dBi 802.11a,

(1) External 8dBi 802.11b/g (2) External 8dBi 802.11b/g (2) Built-in 4dBi 802.11b/g

PoE Support Yes/Proprietary Yes/Proprietary Yes

Operating Temp -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

Accessories & Add-on Solutions

Horizontal Pole Mount KitMeshAP 3100/2180

Rugged Aluminum rust- proof material

Hardware for mounting the MeshAP 3100/2180 Series Access Point to the top of a horizontal pole

ArrowSpan MeshAP Series Pole-Mount Kit

Extension Arm for a Vertical PoleMeshAP 5100/3100/2180

Pipe Size Nom. Lght. A B C WT/LBS 2“ 4‘ 42“ 19“ 10“ 20

Outdoor POE Power TapProvides Auxiliary Power over Ethernet (PoE) for Streetlight Mounted Equipment

Specifications Input Voltage: 105 – 480 VAC Output Voltage: PoE (48 VDC, 420 MA) Connector: Cat 5e, VDC Pins +4 & 5, Pins -7

& 8, or User Specified Cable Type: User Specified Cable Length: User Specified Housing: UV Stabilized, Impact Resistant,

Gray Polycarbonate ANSI Standard: Conforms to ANSI C136.10

and Proposed ANSI C136.35 Temperature Rating: -40 to +70C

The PoE tap is a PoE injector. It directly mounts on top of a streetlight to get AC power. The PoE tap has one PoE cable and one Ethernet data cable.

5GHz 8dBi Omni-directional AntennaMeshAP 5100/3100

5GHz 8dBi Omni-directional Antenna

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)

Technical Specifications

2.4GHz 8dBi Omni-directional AntennaMeshAP 5100/3100/2180

2.4GHz 8dBi Omni-directional Antenna

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)

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range 2400~ 2500 MHz

VSWR ≦ 1.5 : 1

Antenna Type Collinear

Gain 7~12dBi

Polarization Vertical

Maximum Power 50W

Vertical Beam-with 10∘

Horizontal Beam-with 90~195∘

Impedance 50Ω

Connector N-Female

Length 230mm

Diameter 270mm

Weight 1000g

Wind Survival 150 MPH

Radome material UV-Polymer

Operating Temperature － 40--＋ 80℃

Down-tilt 0~30 degrees

90-195 degree Adjustable Sector Panel Antenna2.4GHz 8.6dBi

2-Port Outdoor Power Tap PoE Injector

Dual-Port PoE Power Tap is design to provide two PoE inputs for deploying two independent PoE based devices.

Deploy MeshAP Wireless Mesh Access Point with a backhaul wireless edge station

Competitive Information

Firetide SolutionFiretide Solution

HotPort 4.9GHz Licensed band (USA only) HotPort 3101, 3103 – Indoor, HotPort 3203 Outdoor 802.11a or

802.11b for backhaul wireless, Customer need to provides AP for wireless access

TROPOS SolutionTROPOS Solution

One 802.11g shared by backhaul wireless and client AP

Belair SolutionBelair Solution

One or three peer-to-peer 802.11a for backhaul wireless, one 802.11b for client AP, no indoor unit

Strixsystems SolutionStrixsystems Solution

UP to six 802.11 a/b/g combination for backhaul wireless and client AP

Nortel SolutionNortel Solution

One 802.11a for backhaul wireless, one 802.11b for client AP, no indoor unit

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ArrowSpan 2 High Auto $2,000 *Price based on MeshAP 3100

Tropos 1 Low Auto $3,000

Belair 1-3 High Manu $5,000

Strixsystems 1-6 High Manu $5,000

Nortel 1 Low Auto $2,000

Firetide 1 Low Auto $1,000