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Good Robust mesh backhaul architecture Excellent access coverage Good security and resiliency
Relatively high cost per unit Limited access radio capacity Lacks central management
BelAir200, $4,600 to $8,650. BelAir Networks, (877) 235-2471, (613) 254-7070. www.belairnetworks.com
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Updated Software
I tested the BA200 with the company's latest software release, version 2.0. Enhancements include support for multiple SSIDs (Service Set Identifiers) and 802.1x authentication on the access radio; enhanced Spanning Tree Protocol support; improved backhaul security with TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol--formerly WEP2); and a comprehensive command line.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
