Border and perimeter security environments demand high performance over extended distances for date, voice and surveillance and tactical video. In most cases, wired or fiber connectivity is unavailable, so the network must be delivered wireless over many hops (node to node connections). MeshDynamics' patented and patent pending third-generation wireless mesh architecture delivers bandwidth with minimal delay and jitter over many hops. In addition, the MeshDynamics network functions as a Layer 2 switch infrastructure, transparent to a wide variety of sensor and video streams.

In a successfully deployed border security network along the Arizona Mexico border, MeshDynamics nodes are providing connectivity for a variety of security applications to mobile border security forces. Node-to-node distances reach up to 14 miles. [News Article]  MeshDynamics was chosen because of high data rate performance and minimal latency and jitter, over multiple hops (node-to-node connections). This performance is critical in these environments because it would be much too expensive to wire a large number of Ethernet connections into every location where video cameras are needed.
 
Competitive products were tried in many of these applications were unsuccessful because of high latency and jitter that caused the video surveillance applications to fail. MeshDynamics products also allow multiple backhauls to fork from one mesh node - as in this airport video surveillance application outlined below. The large blue box is a dual downlink root node model 4452. The small blue boxes are 4250 with Axis IP cameras. They act as wireless monitors along the perimeter. All video is transmitted to the root. 


Robust Security Features: Extensive data security capabilities are provided, including WEP, WPA, WPA2, 128 bit AES encryption, 802.11i, and FIPS 140-2. Extensive VLAN and performance-tuning features are also standard, including support for 802.11e, protocol-based forwarding, and hidden SSIDs.

Customization: MeshDynamics products support a variety of wireless command, control, communications and computing networks in military and homeland security applications worldwide. MeshDynamics has the capacity to customize solutions to ensure that they meet specific requirements with its innovative technology.
  
Related Links:

1. MD 4250 Support Page: Overview document on MD4250 for long chain perimeter security with Axis IP cameras.
2. Army Science Board Presentation  Invited Presentation made to the Army Sciences Board,  April 2007. 
3. Border Security Applications and Solutions: Mobile and static mesh network deployments along Mexico-Arizona border.
4. Distributed Mesh System Supports Public Safety Communications: News Article on 4.9 GHz radio support. 
5. High Speed Mobility Test -1  Video tapes of glitch free video transmission over 4 hops, traveling at 50+ mph.
6. High Speed Mobility Test -2  Video feed from one vehicle to another, both connected to the mesh network