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FEATURED TOPICDigital Transition -The term "Digital Transition" describes the process all organizations must go through in the 21st Century, as they leverage new technologies that provide new options for Applications, Equipment, Processes, and Networks that make them more effective. In contrast, the term "Municipal Wireless" is limiting. It puts the network technology ahead of the application and process changes that drive the business case. ORIENTATION |
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Mesh networking is probably one of the hottest topics in metropolitan wireless these days. Does it live up to its promise? In some cases, yes. In others, there is considerable hype. Many claim to be mesh systems, but often aren't. Mesh is, as the name implies, a wireless technology comprised of a series of interconnected nodes. Developed to keep military devices interconnected in the field of battle, mesh systems have found their way into civilian uses. "Client mesh" describes such systems, where the client devices double as transmitters, passing along the signal until it finds its way to an Internet gateway. Other mesh systems use special nodes that talk to each other and serve as access points for client devices to send and receive data to and from the Internet. Here are white papers and resources regarding Mesh Networking. Posted on May 19, 2005 at 10:56 PM CommentsPost a commentTrackback PingsTrackBack URL for this entry: |
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