The
RapidLink network automatically discovers and assimilates new
nodes as they power-up or enter the coverage area. The RapidLink
architecture utilizes the proactive Optimized Link State Routing
(OLSR) protocol (IETF RFC 3626) to create a resilient multi-vendor
TCP/IP environment. Nodes can enter, leave, or move within the
network coverage area on an ad hoc basis since the network continually
monitors the network and predetermines optimal wireless routes
to every destination. If a node should fail or become compromised,
the neighboring nodes will automatically reconfigure the mesh
network to reroute traffic around the affected node.
Dynamic discovery and reconfiguration of the network enables
mobility of the nodes in environments where nodes are
frequently coming and going or moving within the site. The architecture
supports fixed, fixed-mobile, or totally mobile setups. RapidLink
nodes mounted on vehicles connect each vehicle in a mobile IP
network while also automatically connecting the vehicle network
to ground-based RapidLink networks as they enter the range of
network coverage areas.
The
RapidLink network provides complete connectivity between
every node within the network and also permits the back-haul of
data to outside private or public networks using satellite uplinks
or wide-area network technologies such as fiber-optic, 3G wireless
and GPRS.
The
entire network is secured by utilizing FIPS 140-2 compliant
encryption standards between every node to meet security requirements
of the most demanding applications. |
