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parent in that same channel (see commands
rf-1-setup
and
rf-2-setup
). Once enough distance
separates cells you can start re-using overlapping channels.
The tree topology has the following features:
There is no limit to the number of levels on the tree.
Automatic association of new remote radios: just configure a new remote to receive on the
transmit channel of the desired parent, and it will automatically associate to the network (use the
“network-id” of the
node
command to prevent unauthorized radios from attaching).
Self-learning bridging algorithm: the radios automatically learn the addresses of your equipment
attached on any of the LANs and route the packets using the minimal number of hops to reach
their destination.
Self-healing network: If a parent node goes down a branch continues to operate and pass data
between its children. Once the parent recovers the branch automatically reattaches to the rest of
the network.
Dual antenna root mode: You also have the option of running the root with two antennas. This may
be useful if your remotes are grouped geographically such that you can use two directional or
sectorial antennas to cover each group. To run in this mode set the node type to
root-2
and use
rf-1-
setup
and
rf-2-setup
to configure the RF parameters for each antenna.
Tree Network throughput: A branch radio allocates half of the time to communicate with its parent
and the other half with its children. A root radio does not have a parent, so it divides its children into
two groups communicating with one group during the first half cycle, and with the second group
during the second half. Each of these two groups gets half of the total network capacity. Therefore in
the tree topology the maximum throughput available at one specific node in the tree is half of the total
network capacity. This is irrespective of the level in the tree, i.e., there is no further drop in
throughput as you go down the various levels.
2.1.4
Linear Network
A Linear Network topology is ideal for providing communications in systems that naturally require
stations deployed along a line. Some of the applications are:
Railway wayside communications
Pipeline communications
Highway roadside communications
Long links that requires multiple repeaters between the end points
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