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3.6 MESH NETWORK BEHAVIOUR
The network is affected by the number of redundant routing options (the number of peer loggers
within range of each other):
Repeaters
Repeaters are not generally required because of the way the mesh network handles data.
In some applications, however, where distance or obstacles make a repeater necessary (either to gain
distance or improve the robustness of the mesh) an extra data logger can be used to relay data.
Number of Peer Loggers Within Range Effect
1 A single point of failure. Not ideal.
2-3 A mesh with alternative routes. Good.
4-15 A dense mesh. Ideal.
15-20 More peers than it needs. Could reduce
range to increase battery life, but probably
not worth it.
20+ Reducing range (by adjusting sensitivity,
then transmit power) will increase battery
life, and can help if the system will not form
a robust mesh automatically.
2. In some cases it is not possible to provide a clean radio path for loggers that are physically close to
each other, perhaps because they are at ground level on an undulating ground. In this case it may be
possible to elevate a small fraction of the loggers so that they can overlook the others. The majority
of loggers will need to relay via the elevated minority. If it is not possible to move the logger in this
way, it may be possible to install an extra logger to act as a repeater. The network is affected by the
number of redundant routing options (the number of peer loggers within range of each other):