Meshdynamics
MeshDynamics Third Generation Mesh Technology (Overview)
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Earlier-generation mesh networking products perform poorly in multi-hop (node-to-node relay) environments.  MeshDynamics' low latency multiple radio wireless mesh technology preserves the high performance [over multiple hops] that's been available only in wired networks until today. Here's how MeshDynamics' patented and patent pending third generation mesh technology compare with earlier generations of mesh. [More]
          
A well understood technique for building scalable and stable networks is to split up a network into smaller and more manageable sub-networks, each of which operate independently. For example each wired switch has an Up link and down link port. When connected, they form a tree like structure, known as a switch stack. MeshDynamics mesh networking technology is closer to a switch stack than conventional single radio and dual radio ad hoc mesh architectures.. [More]
          
Modular MeshTM Configurations. MeshDynamics MD4000 nodes support up to 4 radios in a single enclosure. Slots 0, 1 is generally used for the 5.8GHz or 4.9GHz backhaul uplink and downlink radios. The backhaul radios operate on non-interfering channels in the same  frequency band. This forms the Structured Mesh Backhaul. Slot 2 is generally used for a 2.4G or 4.9G AP radio. Slot 3 may be used for a 2nd downlink, 2nd AP radio or scanning radio intended to rapid hand off in high speed mobility applications. .[More]
          
MeshDynamics 4455 and 4325 mobility nodes are employed both by US military and US allies. They have validated that the MD4000 provides superior connectivity even at high speeds. Applications include video surveillance with cameras mounted on vehicles and connecting with nodes along the road. Both static and mobile units have been in operation along the Arizona Mexico border since 2005. Mobile units have also been employed in armored vehicle convoy applications in Iraq.  [More]
          
Moving VOIP packets through a WiFi mesh network uses significant overhead. Combine this with the relatively small packets for VoIP that must be sent at regular intervals, (e.g. every 20 ms) and the overall system becomes increasingly inefficient. MeshDynamics multi-radio backhaul ensures deterministic latency and jitter by eliminating the effects of both single radio backhauls and involuntary contention. Further, the MeshDynamics VOIP concatenation engine ensures the timely delivery of VOIP packets. [More]
          
This paper analyses the relative performance of 3 competing wireless mesh networking architectures: We describe in detail how with merely 5 simultaneous clients per mesh node, both the single radio ad hoc and the dual-radio, single radio mesh architectures cannot provide usable bandwidth (for voice/video) beyond 2 hops and the implications of these limitations.. [More]
          
The MD4000 3-Radio performance claims were validated at the Force Protection Battle Lab. by US Air Force technicians and with approved network performance measuring equipment. The system contained two 802.11a radios for backhaul and one 802.11b/g service radio.  Some tests conducted.. [More]