Description

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.

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.