User's Manual

Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03 SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide
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Explaining this scenario on the simplest level (using the Mesh protocol as shown in
Figure 1-2 on page 1-7). A can route a packet to B, despite the tree obstruction (block
of trees) within the path. How does this procedure work?
1 A has line-of-sight to C but not to B.
2 C has line-of-sight to A and to B.
The most efficient path in this case is to hop from A to C to B.
Note: No manual programming is required because A automatically detects its
neighboring router (in this case C, and B and detect a clear path to C). Therefore, the
packet is successfully routed around the obstacle between B and A.
This process creates a more scalable, flexible, and extended wireless network (as shown
in Document Changes/Corrections, page 1-11).
SPEEDLAN’s Mesh Cell Architecture
Separate multi-user and residential models (SPEEDLAN 9201 for business and
residential use, as well as the SPEEDLAN 9204 for residential use) are specifically
designed to meet the connectivity demands for everyone from single users to large
corporations. SPEEDLAN 9201 and SPEEDLAN 9204 are mesh units. These models will
communicate with every other mesh router within an unobstructed radius of 1/2 mile
for SPEEDLAN 9201 and 1/4 mile for SPEEDLAN 9204.
Figure 1-3: An example of a mesh network