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MAP-3120

802.11a/b/g Indoor MESH Access Point – Layer 2

For truly Wireless network connectivity, PLANET Mesh Access Point, MAP- 3120, is designed with IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards and addressed on providing a high performance mesh network. It provides local wireless connectivity at any location over a self-adaptation mesh backhaul. All mesh nodes can operate at 2.4GHz for long range and better penetration, or at 5GHz to minimize the frequency interference. The detachable antennas design allows users to use proper antennas for various deploying requirements.

KEY FEATURES

•• Dual wireless interfaces for independent Backhaul link and local clients connection

•• 2 x IEEE802.11a/b/g adapters

•• 2 x reverse SMA connector

•• Completes AODV (Ad-Hoc On Demand Vector) routing (layer 2) between all node APs

•• Adjustable output power

•• Central management software

•• AES backhaul communication

•• IEEE 802.1q VLAN, multiple VLAN/SSID supports

•• IEEE 802.1x, IEEE802.1i WPA/ WPA2, and VPN pass-through mechanisms

•• Supports Wireless Separation, Watchdog mechanism

•• Supports SNMP v2c, v3

•• IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet capable

Though there are multiple interfaces (LAN, WLAN, Backhaul) integrated in MAP-3120, they are all bridged with one single IP. This is layer 2 operation. The layer 2 infrastructure is suitable for smaller scale mesh network. Comparing with layer 3 operation, the configurations and installations of a layer 2 infrastructure will be simpler and easier. Without the extra resource consuming on routing, the overall performance of layer 2 operation is better than layer 3 operation.

To facilitate the administration task throughout the mesh network, PLANET provides a centralized managing software: MAP Management System. This software is built based on SNMP protocol and can be installed in a computer. After launching, this software can locate and monitor all MAP- 3120 in the same network. The graphical interface allows administrator to understand the whole network status in seconds.

APPLICATIONS

Enterprise / Warehouse Deployment

Each MAP-3120 forms an individual operational node, and it will automatically locate and associate to the existing Mesh network. Deploying with single IP segment, the MAP-3120 form a Layer 2 mesh network, which is easy to install and manage. As more equipments installed, the infrastructure can be expanded more flexible and easier. Thus it makes the perfect solution for medium scale deployment (less than 250 users), such as warehouses, and the Enterprise buildings.

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