Outdoor Wi-Fi

Application Brief

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Introduction

As Wi-Fi devices and applications proliferate dramatically, the need to provide wireless connectivity

extends from just indoors to outdoors. By taking vast advantages of lower total cost of ownership

(TCO) and faster deployment, outdoor Wi-Fi has been one of the most cost-effective alternatives to

easily extend network coverage wherever a wireless linkage is required for work, for provisioning

services, or simply for an easier life style.

That said, 4ipnet delivers native Ethernet LAN extension solutions based on solid, proven outdoor

Wi-Fi technology to augment an existing IP network. It opens up all kinds of possibilities to

corporations, factories, parks, resorts, conventional centers, golf courses, transportation stations,

marinas, mine yards, and many others who demand for quick, economical network deployment.

Also, Wi-Fi applications such as public Internet access, data/voice/video transmission, video

surveillance, real time site and meter monitoring, and inventory control all stretch the demand for

outdoor Wi-Fi access. 4ipnet’s solutions extend WLAN range beyond the walls while maintaining

enterprise-grade network security and manageability required of supporting such applications.

The 4ipnet Capabilities

4ipnet offers outdoor Wi-Fi solutions utilizing wireless equipments which operate in the

license-exempt bands at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and conform to IEEE 802.11b/g/a/n industrial standards.

It provides diverse deployment options to cost-effectively deploy high-speed broadband and

securely deliver wireless connections in open-air areas. Each of the 4ipnet OWL outdoor devices

fortified by 4ipOS* supports multiple operational modes and addresses wireless security concerns

with the latest industry standards-based security solutions to deliver secure network services in indoor,

outdoor, or even extreme industrial production environments.

Nowadays outdoor Wi-Fi applications are innovative and highly versatile in the range of tasks that

can be accomplished. Deriving from the fundamental physical linkage based on IP networking,

the most typical implementation scenarios include Point-to-Point (PtP), Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP),

Wireless Backhaul, WISP Last-mile, Meshing Network, High Capacity AP Base Station, and Ethernet

Extension.

1. Point-to-Point (PtP)

Figure 1: Point-to-Point

Suggested model: OWL800, OWL400/410, OWL500/510

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2. Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP)

Figure 2: Point-to-Multipoint

Suggested model: OWL800 for central site; OWL400/410, OWL500/510 for satellite sites

3. Wireless Backhaul

Figure 3: Wireless Backhaul Bridging

Suggested model: OWL800

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Figure 4: Wireless Backhaul Bridging with Multiple Drops

Suggested model: OWL800 for main stream; OWL400/410, OWL500/510 for end points

4. WISP Last-mile

Figure 5: WISP vs. Residential/Business Last-mile

Suggested model: OWL800 for AP base station; OWL400/410, OWL500/510 for last-mile

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5. Meshing Network

Figure 6: Meshing Network

Suggested model: OWL800 for main nodes; OWL400/410, OWL500/510 for last-mile

6. High Capacity AP Base Station and Outdoor Hotspot

Figure 7: High Capacity AP Base Station and Hotspot

Suggested model: OWL800

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7. Ethernet Extension

Figure 8: Ethernet Extension from Indoors to Outdoors

Suggested model: OWL400/410, OWL500/510

For a telecom, service provider or cable operator, the 4ipnet solutions respond to common requests

from their residential or business subscribers by adding new wireless links to replace expensive fixed

or leased lines, by delivering the wireless last-mile broadband to the locations of their subscribers in

metropolitan, suburban and rural areas, or by providing hotspot access in public space. The 4ipnet

solutions make use of solid, proven outdoor Wi-Fi technology to minimize time and costs on network

infrastructure in a committed way and promises operators faster return on investment (ROI).

Application Areas

Wireless Backhaul

WISP/ISP/MSO wireless network infrastructure in metropolitan, suburban, and rural areas;

inter-building connections for enterprises or factories; LAN connectivity among different locations

WISP/ISP Last-mile

Reliable connections from the wireless Internet service provider (WISP) to residential and business

units; last-mile fiber extension by wireless

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High-speed Broadband Internet Service

Residential/business internet subscription services; public hotspots; broadband wireless Internet

access for rural communities

Hotspot

Free or charged Internet access from public plazas, city squares, airports, transportation stations,

dock areas, shopping centers, convention centers, rest areas and welcome centers

Mobile Workforce

Vast demand of mobile health/medical services, mobile libraries, reporters, construction project

supervisors/workers, and field researchers for Internet or specific resource access from field

workplace or on the move to increase productivity

Enterprise Network

Outdoor network coverage for enterprises, school campuses, stadiums, hotels, hospitals, factories

and warehouses to extend existing business network and provide failsafe redundancy/backup to

critical links

Leased Line Replacement and Network Extension

A cost-effective replacement for fixed or leased line to extend existing network from indoors to

outdoors with wireless links; a substitute for ADSL/Cable drop-line with the extended Ethernet

network to provide remote training, distance learning and video conferencing

Outdoor Ethernet Extension

Outdoor wireless network in recreational areas, e.g. resorts, golf courses, campgrounds, RV parks,

parking lots, harbors, and marinas or in industrial environments, e.g. oil depots, mine yards,

construction sites, container ports, and loading bays

Security and Traffic Surveillance

IP camera monitoring for public and property safety; citywide municipal surveillance; freeway and

city traffic monitoring; neighborhood crime watch; wild-life refugee protection; natural park patrol

and checkpoints

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Industrial wireless network and remote monitoring applications such as SCADA or DCS for oil

refineries, gas and power plants, high risk and dangerous workplaces, coastline watch, forest fire

control, river flooding and earth flow supervisory, scientific field researches, and real-time meter

reading and transmissions

The 4ipnet Advantages

� Highest industrial-grade IP68 weather-proof rugged outdoor chassis can withstand dust, rain,

power surge, extreme temperatures, and vibration for longer environmental resistance.

� License-free wireless spectrum lowers operating costs.

� Faster deployment with easy-to-install/configure/maintain devices.

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� Scalable wireless access capacity brings highest service capacity per unit and smallest

footprint for physical network setup.

� Efficient bandwidth delivery on each link where bandwidth management guaranties the

performance and quality of services (QoS).

� 4ipOS* fully-hardened kernel provides multiple configurable operational modes to fulfill the

needs of connectivity, stability, flexibility and scalability in the fields.

� 4ipnet OWL outdoor and EAP indoor APs are centrally manageable by 4ipnet WHG WLAN

Controllers, which allows the network administrator to gain fully control over the entire network

infrastructure.

� The 4ipnet solutions support voice/video/data converged applications and services including

fast roaming among nearby access points.

� The 4ipnet solutions support 802.11 Wi-Fi standards-based security protection over wireless links

by WEP, WPA, 802.11i and 802.1X, and TKIP/CCMP/AES encryption over WDS links.

� 4ipnet OWL outdoor devices fortified by 4ipOS* Zone Firewall can filter out unauthorized traffic.

� Extendable and scalable Wi-Fi framework provides instant service footprint and coverage of

high-speed wireless broadband to create revenue streams.

4ipOS is the self-owned hardened kernel developed by 4ipnet R&D to support the 100%

controlling power over pre-integrated 4ipnet outdoor and indoor Access Points with 4ipnet

WHG WLAN Controllers. The built-in features include patent-pending 4ipWES Press-n-Connect for

easy AP deployment, multiple levels of QoS, wireless firewall, best-tuned VPN engine, role-based vs.

policy-based access control flows, various capabilities for top-layer applications, and compliance

with all Wi-Fi security standards.

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Deployment Components 4ipnet HSG-series Wireless Hotspot Gateways Integrate "secure access control," "visitor account provisioning", "flexible accounting & billing", and "high-speed wireless connection" into one box to fulfill the needs of public Internet access. 4ipnet WHG-series Secure WLAN Controllers Built to scale network management capabilities for WLAN deployments of all sizes; provide simplified manageability, instant mobility, comprehensive security, and total control over 4ipnet Access Points. 4ipnet EAP-series Indoor Access Points Deliver unsurpassed Wi-Fi performance and bandwidth-thirsty multimedia applications in conjunction with 4ipnet WHG Controllers; address the security and management needs of mobile enterprise networks. 4ipnet OWL-series Outdoor Access Points Deliver best price/performance wireless link solutions, including outdoor wireless access, point-to-point (PtP), point-to-multipoint (PtMP), and last-mile wireless broadband; extend business-class WLAN security and management capabilities in conjunction with 4ipnet WHG Controllers.

About 4ipnet 4IPNET, INC. is a leading provider of cost-effective wireless networking solutions for wireless Connectivity,

Management, Security, Mobility, and Services. 4ipnet's complete WLAN infrastructure solution portfolio

addresses the needs of different network operation environments ranging from the ISP to the SOHO. For more

information, please visit our website or contact us at sales@4ipnet.com.

Email: sales@4ipnet.com

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