MeshNetworks Receives Experimental License for its 802.11 Peer-to-Peer Access
[from convergenetwork.com]
MeshNetworks, a start-up based in Maitland, Florida, was granted
an experimental license by the FCC for demonstrations of its
mobile ad hoc peer-to-peer broadband technology in both the 2.4
MHz and 5.7 MHz bands. The FCC's action enables MeshNetworks to
conduct large-scale demonstration networks in Orlando/Maitland
(FL), Washington, DC, Denver/Boulder, and Dallas/Fort Worth. The
license also grants MeshNetworks the ability to simultaneously
demonstrate small-scale networks in five different locations
anywhere in the US. MeshNetworks said its platform combines IP,
802.11 and peer-to-peer networking to create self-forming and
self-healing last mile access networks.
meshnetworks.com
MeshNetworks, January 9, 2002
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From the company's Web site:
Introducing the World's First Scalable Peer-to-Peer Networking Technology for Mobile Broadband Networks - Technology Overview
[bolded emphasis is mine]
"Our name, MeshNetworks, is derived from the mesh architecture of our mobile broadband technology. We have created an innovative mobile broadband solution by leveraging advanced and patented ad hoc peer-to-peer routing technology. This peer-to-peer technology has been further enhanced by enabling every subscriber device in the network to act as a router and repeater for all other subscriber devices in the network. This means that subscribers can “hop” through neighboring devices or Wireless Routers to communicate with each other and reach network access points. This Multi-Hopping™ capability creates a robust meshed network that automatically routes around congestion and line-of-sight obstacles, while improving throughput as subscriber density increases. To sum it up, MeshNetworks has enhanced the network architecture and capabilities found in the wired Internet, and made them mobile."
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I can see the security consults licking their chops now ;) |
