FACT SHEET
Motorola's MESH wireless networking technology creates an instant, ad hoc broadband network with other users, giving everyone high speed data access with mission critical applications - anywhere, anytime. Real-time information delivered over MESH's ad hoc network or via existing infrastructure informs, alerts and enables users to optimise their response.
The MESH Wireless Router (MWR) is a small, low-cost, wireless device that is primarily deployed to guarantee wireless coverage over large geographic areas, campuses or in-building applications. It enables non-line-of-sight communications between client devices and Intelligent Access Points (IAP), in a MESH Enabled Architecture (MEA) mobile broadband network. Wireless routers are typically used to seed new network deployments to ensure sufficient coverage while the client device population is growing.
Easy to install and deploy
Wireless Routers are designed for simple and adaptable mounting on existing infrastructure such as utility company poles, advertising billboards or on the sides or roofs of buildings. Simple mounting hardware and a plug-in power connection speeds deployment - no special training or skills are required. When deployed, Wireless Routers automatically power-up and integrate into the network. No manual provisioning or configuration is needed.
Supports end-to-end industry standard IP
As one part of the MEA solution, MESH Wireless Routers transparently support end-to- end, industry standards-based Internet Protocol (IP) applications and devices.
Over-the-air software updates
New features and services can be added to the MWR6300 using software downloaded over-the-air.
MESH wireless routers also provide:
•Range extension between the client device and IAP's
•Fixed reference points for position and location services
•Provide coverage in hotspot/in-building applications
Automatic network balancing
MESH Wireless Routers intelligently balance traffic between client device demand and network resources. Client devices are routed around local congestion, while multi-hopping technology enables capacity from distant access points to be “moved” to exactly where it is needed. Network resource utilisation is continually optimised, reducing network and operational expenses.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Compact and low cost
Wireless Routers use the same transceiver technology developed for Motorola's Wireless Modem Cards (WMC6300). This results in a compact, low-cost solution for range extension and non-line-of-sight operation.
Enables non-line-of-sight networking
MESH Wireless Routers enable non-line-of-sight communications between client devices and IAP's, as well as between clients in peer-to-peer networking mode. Wireless Routers act as hopping points for any transmission, and work in concert with IAP's to form a distributed network infrastructure.
