ArrowSpan Introduces Multi-Radio Switching Wireless 900MHz Mesh ...

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ArrowSpan Introduces Multi-Radio Switching Wireless 900MHz MeshNetwork Access Point for Hot Zones With Heavy Foliage

Released : Monday, September 29, 2008 12:08 PM
Business Editors/Technology Writers
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 29, 2008--ArrowSpanInc., a global provider of switching wireless mesh solutions, isintroducing the MeshAP 3800-A9 900MHz, the latest addition to itswireless mesh portfolio with unlimited hop counts and noperformance degradation. The MeshAP 3800-A9 900MHz edition isdesigned to provide switching wireless Wi-Fi access for outdoorcommunities, such as camp sites, RV parks, city parks and campuses,where heavy foliage may interfere with wireless coverage.
ArrowSpans MeshAP 3800-A9 is a triple RFs switching wireless mesh access point that uses dual 900MHz radios for backhaulconnection, a dedicated 802.11b/g radio for client connection, anda specialized radio that surveys the environment constantly tomaintain the optimum path for each node. A very compact all-metalenclosure (23.4cm x 17cm x 6.3cm) with 1 foot long 900MHz 5 dBiantenna utilizing the 900 MHz band with average EIRP power of above1W, which supports node-to-node distance of up to 1km in openspace, makes it an ideal wireless solution for outdoor heavyfoliage communities.
With this breakthrough switching wireless design, ArrowSpan canpenetrate surrounding foliage and extend the distance coverage with3Mbps to 6Mbps throughput and unlimited hop counts because of noperformance degradation, said Max Lu, president and CEO ofArrowSpan. Our MeshAP 3800-A9 900MHz edition gives serviceproviders the ability to rapidly deploy dependable wirelessnetworks in parks, campgrounds and campuses.
The MeshAP 3800-A9 900MHz edition supports high-bandwidth,low-latency broadband applications, and uses layer 2 switchingwireless mesh routing to ensure excellent network performance.ArrowSpans multiple radios, full-duplex design for backhaultraffic eliminates adjacent signal interference and preventsnetwork performance degradation. Because the MeshAP 3800-A9 900MHzedition is designed for outdoor deployments, it is surrounded by aweatherproof enclosure that can withstand wind, rain, and extremetemperatures of -40