Mesh4G™ Overview4000 Series - Mesh4G™ Mobile Broadband Network Products
Mesh4G™ offers a complete line of hardware components and software applications for the rapid deployment of high performance and scalable mobile broadband networks. These products have been deployed in a wide range of applications, including public safety, transportation and municipal mobile broadband networks.
These products combine the scalable, high performance and patented mobile ad hoc networking found in our Mesh4G™ Enabled Architecture technology with our high-performance QCMR radio. This results in a cost-effective, survivable, self-forming and self-healing wireless network solution for mission critical communications.
Our Mesh4G™ Mobile Broadband solution is made up of several hardware and software elements:
M4.4110 - Mesh Node (VMA GPRS/3G)
M4.4140 - Mesh Access Point (MAP)
M4.4150 - Mesh Access Point (VMAP)
M4.4151 - Mesh Cluster Controller
M4.4152 - Mesh Lite Node (VMA Lite)
M4.4710 - Mesh Manager Software (50 Node Max)
M4.4720 - Mesh Manager Software (Up to 100,000 Nodes)
M4.4030 - Mesh Node (PCMCIA)
Mesh4G™ offers a complete Wireless Modem Card in a PCMCIA form factor. By simply inserting the PCMCIA card, up to 6 Mbps burst data rates for streaming audio and video, fast and accurate position location, and voice services can be added to any device with a PCMCIA card slot.
Mesh4G™ PCMCIA Cards can also act as Wireless Routers in a Mesh4G™ Enabled Architecture mobile broadband network. This increases network robustness and coverage at no additional cost.
Finally, clients with PCMCIA Cards can instantly form Multi-Hopping ad-hoc, peer-to-peer, broadband networks - without using any network infrastructure.
M4.4100 - Mesh Node (VMA)
The Mesh4G™ External Mesh Node (M4.4100) is deployed to guarantee wireless coverage in large geographic areas whilst providing wireless network access to one or more IP devices via its built-in RJ45 Ethernet port.
The M4.4100 efficiently combines the functionality of a Mesh4G™ wireless router and client modem in a single, cost effective, wireless network component. This makes it easy for any Ethernet ready device to access a Mesh4G™- Enabled Network. Computers, IP video cameras, sensors, signs, signals, etc. can all be Mesh4G™-Enabled to send and receive data at burst rates of up to 6 Mbps.
All of the standard Mesh4G™ wireless router functionality, including Multi-Hopping and non line-of-sight communications is fully supported.
VMA Mesh Nodes Also Provide:
Range extension between clients and Mesh4G™ Access Points
Unlimited IP addresses
M4.4110 - Mesh Node (VMA GPRS/3G) 
The Mesh4G™ VMA GPRS/3G (M4.4110) is a wireless device deployed in remote locations where continuing an existing Mesh4G™ wireless network would be inefficient or not possible.
The M4.4110 VMA is a wireless wide-area device for HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) capable UMTS networks. With fast data rates up to 1.8Mbps* downlink and 384kbps uplink, M4.4110 VMA customers will have access to data rates similar to DSL or cable modems.
The M4.4110 VMA 3G device features HSDPA and UMTS on the 2100 MHz band for European and Asian customers while offering global quad-band (850, 900, 1800 & 1900 MHz) support for EDGE/GPRS/GSM.
An option of this node with an N-type connector is also available (M4.4110-N).
* Subject to network conditions
VMA GPRS/3G Mesh Nodes Also Provide:
Worldwide use on UMTS and HSDPA capable UMTS networks
Capable of wireless data speeds up to 1.8Mbps
Backwards compatible with global EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks
Superior radio for fringe coverage use
M4.4120 - Mesh Node (VMA 11g)
The Mesh4G™ VMA 11g Node (M4.4120) can be used to provide low-cost mesh clusters and hotspots.
M4.4120 VMA 11g mesh nodes are 54Mbps multi-mode access points that use 802.11g wireless technology.
They offer WDS (repeater & bridge mode), AP and AP Client mode that can boost the wireless coverage range and give the flexibility to set up extended Wi-Fi connections. It provides a high speed data rate of up to 54Mbps whilst providing seamless interoperability with existing 802.11b gears.
It is suitable for SOHO, SMB, and home users, and any open space such as Cafés, libraries, stations, bookstores, hospitals, airports, stadiums, museums, and shopping centres.
The VMA 11g provides high security with 64/128WEP encryption, WPA2, WPA, 802.1x, MAC address filtering, and advanced administration control. It is fully protected from hackers and malicious attacks.
M4.4140 - Mesh Access Point (MAP) 
In a Mesh4G™ Enabled Architecture mobile broadband network, the Mesh Access Point is a device that acts as the transition point from the wireless network to the wired world. Each M4.4140 offers a maximum burst rate of up to 6 Mbps that can be used for voice, video and data communications.
If greater network capacity is required, additional Access Points can be easily deployed - without the need for extensive RF or site planning. The location of Mesh Access Points is non-critical due to the self-forming, self-healing and self-balancing nature of the Mesh4G™ network.
Access Points Also Provide:
Local network management of Wireless Routers and Client Devices
Fixed reference point for position location services
Mobility management
M4.4150 - Mesh Access Point (VMAP)
The M4.4150 Cluster Access Point (VMAP) provides access to central system resources. It allows users to create clusters of devices without the need for a central system manager. All that is required is an M4.4151 Mesh Cluster Control Unit. This low cost unit provides firewall and VPN capabilities for up to 50 nodes on the network.
The M4.4150 efficiently combines the functionality of a Mesh4G™ wireless router and client modem in a single, cost effective, wireless network component. This makes it easy for any Ethernet ready device to access a Mesh4G™-Enabled Network. Computers, IP video cameras, sensors, signs, signals, etc. can all be Mesh4G™-Enabled to send and receive data at burst rates of up to 6 Mbps.
All of the standard Mesh4G™ wireless router functionality, including Multi-Hopping and non line-of-sight communications is fully supported.
Mesh4G™ Cluster Access Points Also Provide:
Range extension between clients and Mesh4G™ Access Points
Unlimited IP addresses
M4.4151 - Mesh Cluster Controller
The M4.4151 Mesh Cluster Controller provides the termination of VMAP tunnels to control up to 50 nodes.
M4.4152 - Mesh Lite Node (VMA Lite)
The Mesh Lite Node (M4.4152) is deployed to guarantee wireless coverage in Mesh Lite networks whilst providing wireless network access to one or more IP devices via its built-in RJ45 Ethernet port.
The M4.4152 efficiently combines the functionality of a Mesh4G™ wireless router and client modem in a single, cost effective, wireless network component. This makes it easy for any Ethernet ready device to access a Mesh4G™- Enabled Network. Computers, IP video cameras, sensors, signs, signals, etc. can all be Mesh4G™-Enabled to send and receive data at burst rates of up to 6 Mbps.
All of the standard Mesh4G™ wireless router functionality, including Multi-Hopping and non line-of-sight communications is fully supported.
VMA Mesh Lite Nodes Also Provide:
Range extension between clients and Mesh4G™ Access Points
Unlimited IP addresses
M4.4710 - Mesh Manager Software (50 Node Max)
In the Mesh4G™ mobile broadband network, the M4.4710 Manager provides routing, switching and management functions. It also supplies the connection to the wired world.
System administrators can monitor and maintain their networks via Mesh4G™ Manager software. It provides all the tools needed to provision and manage clients and network infrastructure.
The M4.4710 is the management software for networks with a maximum of 50 nodes. It requires the M4.4750 Wireless Network Infrastructure hardware.
The M4.4710 Mesh Manager Software Also Provides:
Subscriber & device authentication and authorization
Operations, Administration, Management, and Provisioning (OAM&P) services
Inter/Intra-system mobility management
M4.4720 - Mesh Manager Software (Up to 100,000 Nodes)
In the Mesh4G™ mobile broadband network, the M4.4720 Manager provides routing, switching and management functions. It also supplies the connection to the wired world.
System administrators can monitor and maintain their networks via Mesh4G™ Manager software. It provides all the tools needed to provision and manage clients and network infrastructure.
The M4.4720 is management software for networks with up to 100,000 nodes.
This is the basic license, additional licenses are required for the amount of nodes the M4.4720 is managing on the network. It also requires the M4.4760 Wireless Network Infrastructure hardware.
The M4.4720 Mesh Manager Software Also Provides:
Subscriber & device authentication and authorization
Operations, Administration, Management, and Provisioning (OAM&P) services
Inter/Intra-system mobility management
M4.4750 - Wireless Network Infrastructure for M4.4710
The M4.4750 is all the hardware required for the management of a wireless network with up to 50 nodes. This comprises of servers, routers, switches and other peripherals. It requires Mesh Manager software for up to 50 nodes (M4.4710).
M4.4760 - Wireless Network Infrastructure for M4.4720
The M4.4760 is all the hardware required for the management of a wireless network with up to 100,000 nodes. This comprises of servers, routers, switches and other peripherals. It requires Mesh Manager software for up to 100,000 nodes (M4.4760).