Description

For truly Wireless network connectivity, PLANET Mesh Access Point, MAP-3100 (layer 2, layer 3 supports) and MAP-3120 (layer 2 supports), are designed with IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards and addressed on providing a high performance wireless mesh network. It provides local wireless connectivity in 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.

Enhanced with the advanced OLSR (Optimal Link State Routing) protocol, the data is always transferred with the optimal path. The MAP-3100 offers a WAN interface for Internet connection and a LAN interface for Relay usage. Whenever a new mesh node is added, the redundant and multiple paths are also added accordingly for the network resiliency.

Except for the layer 3 routing capability, the MAP-3100 and MAP-3120 also supports layer 2 operation. The layer 2 infrastructure is suitable for smaller scale mesh network. Comparing with layer 3 operations, 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 large scale 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 Mesh APs in the same network. The graphical interface allows administrators to understand the whole network status in seconds.