NCJ Number
217815
Journal
Homeland Defense Journal Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Dated: February 2007 Pages: 26,28,30,32
Date Published
February 2007
Length
4 pages
Annotation
This article briefly discusses the potential of next-generation wireless networks in becoming part of the solution securing the Nation’s borders.
Abstract
A major advantage of wireless networks is that they can be installed relatively easily and at the fraction of the cost of traditional communication networks. The next-generation wireless networks could then backhaul data and images from unmanned aerial vehicles to command centers along the border. In addition, it enables third world countries and remote areas to attain high-speed wireless access affordably. This article describes and discusses DragonWave’s, AirPair fixed wireless network. AirPair is a high-capacity, licensed-carrier grade, high availability native Ethernet wireless product. The AirPair systems are highly resistant to data intercept and decoding and include: directional point-to-point communication, narrow beam width, bit-level data stream with AirPair synchronization and framing, AirPair authentication, and third party TACLANE Encryption. Broadband wireless Ethernet backhauling, the concept of personal broadband or airborne Internet and the ability to take a broadband connection anywhere is going to reshape the industry.