As seen above, our units will typically provide over 6 times the range and 37 times the coverage compared to a WiFi mesh radio system. Utilizing our standard high gain omni-directional antenna, radio links of three (3) miles between units are possible. When extended range connections up to twenty (20) miles are needed, our directional antenna option provides outstanding network configuration flexibility. Users within the coverage area do not require a time consuming switch or routing therfore providing higher total network throughput.

The system features a 902-928MHz broadband mesh radio for backhaul connectivity between units and a 2.4GHz, 802.11/g access point for user level service. Each unit can easily be reconfigured as a wireless or optional wired gateway to available Internet connections. The WPA2 encryption protocol and the web based authentication authorize WiFi enabled computers to join the network while AES encryption secures the network.

The SWAP900 router features a patent pending Radio Optimized Routing Protocol (RORP) that forms and controls the mesh network between each unit. The protocol continuously monitors the mesh network configuration and status to optimize data throughput. The RORP protocol divides the processing of network data using the router to deliver error free data and Link Automatic Retry Request - (Link ARQ) to fix any data errors that may occur during transmission.

This superior error correction method eliminates transmission data errors that cause inefficient end-to-end TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) retransmission thus significantly improving total network throughput. By the time the RORP mesh protocol receives the data, any errors have already been corrected, unlike typical mesh systems that still need to handle this overhead intensive activity in the router.

Additonally, the 900MHz mesh radio is enhanced by the use of dynamic power control, channel coding, and modulation optimizations that rapidly adapt to varying radio propagation conditions. This advanced radio technology greatly increases the radio link resiliency and total data capacity compared to WiFi based mesh network systems.

IR Data Corporation provides systems to users of the license free FCC-ISM 902-928 MHz frequencies available in the United States.