Third-generation Mesh Networking from SkyPilot

Third-generation MeshNetworking from SkyPilot

SkyPilot’s third-generation Synchronous Mesh Network solution advanced the state-of-the-art in mesh technology on two major fronts with an 8-way directional antenna array and mesh-wide traffic
synchronization. This innovative
SyncMesh™ architecture has made
SkyPilot the industry leader in both
performance and scalability. And a

growing number of industry analysts are now beginning to realize that it is, in fact, impossible to create a scalable, high-
performance Wi-Fi mesh topology without the spatial and spectral reuse afforded by these twin capabilities.
By synchronizing directional antennas, nodes throughout the mesh topology
are able to transmit or receive traffic
simultaneously. This dramatically
improves overall throughput and makes the mesh deterministic; that is, the bandwidth, latency and jitter can all be controlled. Such deterministic quality

of service (QoS) is essential to providing “triple play” offerings that must transport both data and real-time voice/video
traffic concurrently.
Because directional antennas create point-to-point links with neighboring nodes, transmissions occur at much higher power levels than are permitted with omni-
directional antennas. Higher power levels afford several key advantages, including lower error rates based on an improved signal-to-noise ratio, better penetration

through obstructions that attenuate
signals, and a much longer range
(up to 10 miles or 16 kilometers) between
nodes. This allows HotSpots to be deployed more cost-effectively throughout large
geographies, including in those locations that are well beyond the reach of most other wireless systems.
SkyPilot nodes integrate access and
backhaul in a single, rugged unit to
simplify installation and operation. Each node includes one or two access points
operating at 2.4 GHz (unlicensed Wi-Fi) and/or 4.9 GHz (licensed in the U.S. for

exclusive use in public safety applications). To eliminate radio frequency (RF) interference with the integral access point(s), mesh backhaul is provided in the unlicensed
5 GHz spectrum.
The SkyPilot solution also has unprecedented versatility in multi-use, multimedia mesh network environments. A full suite of built-in security provisions, including access controls, authentication and traffic encryption, protect both the privacy and integrity of all traffic. For an additional layer of security, Virtual LANs (VLANs) can be defined and devoted exclusively to each separate application. Features like traffic filtering, shaping and prioritization accommodate demanding real-time applications, including VoIP and video surveillance, and allow different levels of service to be offered to different users. For example, Internet access might be offered at a lower speed at no charge—supported by advertising or location-based services—with paid subscribers receiving higher speed access and priority class of services symmetric or asymmetric bandwidth. These and other features make SkyPilot the fast, flexible, secure and affordable choice for Wi-Fi mesh deployments.
To learn more about third-generation wireless mesh networking with the SkyPilot Synchronous Mesh Network