10-04-2012, 12:08 PM
Mesh Radio
Mesh Radio is a new Broadband Fixed Wireless Access architecture that avoids the limitations of point to multi-point systems. A series of point-topoint links are set up between nodes mounted on customer’s homes, avoiding the cost of conventional base stations. The use of directional antennas reduces the power requirements (and device costs) and increases spectrum efficiency. Networks grow to meet demand and can achieve a higher penetration over a larger geographic area than other systems. Mesh Radio could provide a platform for residential broadband that is practical in suburban and semi-rural areas if small, low cost nodes can be implemented. It would therefore give significant economic benefits in any country that implements it. The creation of an open interoperability standard would help to create confidence in a mass-market, encouraging investment in essential devices. Allocation of spectrum at 40GHz accompanied by a positive regulatory environment could kick-start the process.
Mesh Radio is a new Broadband Fixed Wireless Access architecture that avoids the limitations of point to multi-point systems. A series of point-topoint links are set up between nodes mounted on customer’s homes, avoiding the cost of conventional base stations. The use of directional antennas reduces the power requirements (and device costs) and increases spectrum efficiency. Networks grow to meet demand and can achieve a higher penetration over a larger geographic area than other systems. Mesh Radio could provide a platform for residential broadband that is practical in suburban and semi-rural areas if small, low cost nodes can be implemented. It would therefore give significant economic benefits in any country that implements it. The creation of an open interoperability standard would help to create confidence in a mass-market, encouraging investment in essential devices. Allocation of spectrum at 40GHz accompanied by a positive regulatory environment could kick-start the process.