Products - Access/One® Products

Strix Systems is the worldwide leader in wireless mesh networking. Strix Access/One® products are the industry’s only modular and most scalable mesh platform,
delivering the largest capacity, highest throughput and lowest latency.  This new generation of product was specifically designed to support high quality voice,
video, and data in both fixed and mobile applications in large-scale deployments. Sold globally to service providers and municipalities in conjunction with its partner
ecosystem, Strix Access/One solutions have been deployed in hundreds of networks worldwide, outdoor and indoor, in metro, public safety, government, homeland
security, medical, energy, industrial, transportation, hospitality, education, enterprise, and residential markets. 

Strix Systems’ market leadership is derived from the strength of its products and by Strix commitment to enable the
success of its municipal and service provider partners. According to market research firm Heavy Reading, Strix
Systems held the number one market share of wireless mesh network radio shipments during 2005, with over
16,000 radios shipped. The company’s growth continues in 2006 with a projected four-fold increase in shipments.

Strix 3rd generation multi-radio mesh networks are being deployed globally in a number of countries and in a
variety of applications. Some notable examples include: 187 square miles of contiguous municipal networks in
Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert, AZ; strategic public safety deployment in Brookline Massachusetts, city-wide
deployment in Chittagong, Bangladesh, a city of 3.5 million people, where initial deployments will serve an estimated
200,000 voice subscribers; Beijing Public Security Bureau supporting mobile command vehicles, public Internet
access and 2008 Olympic venues, Beijing, China; and high speed internet access in Kenya’s 4 largest cities and
more.

Not just an equipment provider: Strix Systems goal is to make our municipal and service provider
partners successful.

Strix 3rd generation carrier-class wireless mesh platform has been designed from the service provider perspective:
to support multi-service business models, to make deployments easy and to make them cost efficient. This
best-of-breed wireless mesh platform is coupled with the industry’s finest tier 1 professional services and an ecosystem of Systems Integrators and application
partners to comprise Strix top to bottom approach. The Strix management team has pioneered the municipal Wi-Fi market and is ready to assist municipalities
and service providers in the full range of planning, footprint acquisition, design, and deployment undertakings

Strix is a company that municipalities and service providers can depend on.
“Tempe was the first city to roll out its wireless mesh network, and Strix played a strategic role in enabling that to happen,” said David Heck, Deputy CIO of the
City of Tempe.  “Strix engineering talent and dedication meant that the city was able to bring up its network quickly and expand it beyond Tempe.”   “Planning
and deploying wireless mesh networks in four large cities is a massive undertaking,” said Dr. Kai Wulff, Managing Director of Kenya Data Networks.  “Strix support
capabilities, plus its ability to help us determine a deployment roadmap as we expand throughout Kenya, were thus major factors in our decision to work with the
company.”

Enabling Successful Deployments and Business Models

The Strix Systems platform advantage

Successful municipal networks must be capable of supporting multiple services in a rapidly evolving market; maximizing revenue, minimizing cost, and
incorporating new technologies over a 5 to 10 year time horizon. The ability to support the rapid growth in voice services and multimedia video streaming in
addition to enterprise-class data applications is essential. Furthermore, field upgradeability to accommodate subscriber density fluctuations, radical changes in
service mix (e.g., cellular convergence) and new technology is critical to the success of the network.

Strix Access/One platform is designed to meet all these needs. The platform is based on the Strix DMA™ (Dynamic Mesh Architecture) and
patented design: a layer 2 switching architecture with multiple radios available for subscriber access and 2 radios dedicated to backhaul. 
This 3rd generation architecture, unique in the industry, provides the robust high quality transport to carry voice, data and video traffic for
up to an unparalleled 10 hops with minimal latency and little reduction in throughput. By contrast, first and second generation single and
dual radio platforms are incapable of carrying traffic for more than a few hops without significant reduction in throughput and high latency. 
The Strix architecture has been incorporated into the product family of carrier class outdoor products, enterprise products and CPE.

Strix Access/One is the industry’s most cost effective wireless mesh platform delivering up to 3x more radios per square mile at a lower
overall cost (TCO)
than any other system.

The platform is deployed in mesh sectors of up to 100 nodes from a single Internet backhaul location. This materially reduces site
acquisition time, cost and complexity, substantially reduces time to market and results in the industry’s lowest TCO.
No other platform can match this capability.

The industry’s only modular (chassis-based) system: delivering the largest capacity, highest throughput and lowest latency to support
voice, data and video applications.

Strix OWS is field upgradeable to 6 radios in a compact chassis with a variety of antenna options. Up to four radios can be dedicated to
subscriber access: thus enabling a substantial increase in in-building penetration (with sector antennas) and supporting a 3x increase in
subscriber density. In addition, the introduction of new technology (WiMAX, 4.9GHz) is easily accomplished, without a fork-lift upgrade.

The Strix platform is proven in large scale deployments and by independent test labs.  These tests conclusively show Strix as the industry’s best performing
wireless mesh network platform; maintaining continous throughput of 35 Mb/s over multiple hops, supporting substantial VoIP call volumes with excellent quality
ratings (MOS=5) in the presence of high-bandwidth data. In addition, mobility handoff is below the 50 millisecond delay stipulated by telecom operators, thus
enabling full mobility as well as high speed rail deployments exceeding 200 mph.

The platform is designed for zero-configuration and scaling for country-wide deployments. Easily managed, Strix graphical and command-line interfaces (CLI)
enable quick visual management and detailed statistics to provide complete network awareness. Strix products provide hardware-accelerated automatic AES
encryption between wireless nodes and Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security for client access.

Technology leadership
Strix Systems delivers the industry’s highest performance:  based on Strix DMA™.

Meeting the need for real-time applications and scalability

“We chose the Strix solution in partnership with MobilePro because we saw the high throughput and low latency the system offers across large networks,” said
Dave Heck, Deputy CIO for the City of Tempe. “After evaluating the Strix Access/One OWS installation proposed for Tempe, it was clear that this system could
scale while maintaining the levels of throughput needed, keeping latency low enough to support real-time applications.”

Future Convergence

With the introduction of Wi-Fi phones and dual-mode Cellular/Wi-Fi phones, the increased use of video surveillance and other video and interactive multimedia
content, convergence is just around the corner. Strix Systems is uniquely qualified to address the converged services opportunity with its robust high performance
architecture that enables true multi-service broadband access with 100% reach-ability and 100% mobility without boundaries.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                            



Products - Access/One® Network OWS

Strix Access/One Network OWS is the industry's Only Modular (chassis-based) Multi-Radio, Multi-Channel, Multi-RF Wireless Mesh network system supporting
Multi-Channel Sectorization and Optimal Channel Reuse technology enabling exceptional range and coverage for large-scale city/metropolitan and country-wide
networks.

2 Access/One Network OWS enables the deployment of 802.11 networks across large urban areas, rural counties and entire regions — ideal for government
agencies, public utility, high-speed transportation systems and mobile users who want uninterrupted service on a citywide basis. Traditional single and limited
multi-radio solutions are restricted by radio hand-off contention and are incapable of providing future-proof scalability and coverage. Strix products step well
ahead of the competition by enabling proven high performance intelligent wireless mesh networking capable of extending hundreds of square miles and providing
exceptional user density and multi-hop wireless backhaul coverage. Strix Access/One provides the industries highest throughput and lowest latency for integrated
voice, video data networks. Strix Access/One is a fully integrated and coherent wireless network system that delivers intelligence, scalability, security and
unrivaled performance to the outdoor environment.


The Future Is Now

Access/One OWS delivers any mix of backhaul and client access services in a single form-factor to simplify planning and installation, reducing deployment costs,
and delivering the industry's highest performance wireless mesh networking system.

1Access/One Network OWS builds on our poven indoor dynamic distributed mesh architecture by offering backhaul
and client services in a high performance 802.11a/b/g model, unlike competitive solutions that offer either a single
wireless technology or require third party APs to provision client services. The roles of specific nodes within the
network are determined by the mix of modules mounted in the enclosure and how they are configured—either client
connect, network connect, or network server. The Access/One Network OWS can support any combination of
802.11 a/b/g/j and 4.9Ghz, both to the client and in the mesh backbone, dedicating modules for specific functions
within a node. Supporting up to 6 radios in an Access/One Network OWS node means maximum flexibility to deliver
multi-radio mesh backbones, and multi-RF client connectivity.

Download our System Description Brochure to learn more about how the Access/One Network delivers the highest
performance multi-radio, multi-channel, and multi-RF wireless mesh networking system for outdoor deployments.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Products - Access/One Networks IWS

Networks Without Wires® Any Place. Any Where. Any Time...

Access/One Network is not just another wireless access point. With our Access/One Network product, Strix Systems sets the standard for what a wireless LAN
network should be – completely wireless, easy to deploy, and easy to manage.

Access/One Network achieves fully wireless connectivity by incorporating mesh topology. The Access/One Network mesh framework allows for wireless
backhaul.  Wireless backhaul frees the network from the ties of Ethernet cable. By removing the wires, the Access/One Network is infinitely easier and less
expensive to deploy and scale than so-called wireless networks, such as point products and wireless LAN “switch” systems. Both of those solutions require that
Ethernet cable be run to the access points. And unlike point products and WLAN “switch” systems, the Access/One Network has no single point of failure that
can disrupt the network.

Access/One Network delivers innovative, intelligent management functionality. Access/One Network has distributed intelligence across the system by
implementing management software at the node level. Each node is an independent thinking machine, yet all nodes work in concert, constantly
inter-communicating to optimize network operation. Access/One Network Nodes self configure, self discover, self tune and self heal. Access/One Network Module with Palm for Size While Access/One Network
self-manages, the same management functionality is available via the Manager/One® software interface, giving the IT manager complete manual control
over Access/One Network’s operation.

Not only does Access/One Network deliver an easily managed, truly wireless LAN system, it does so in a small, light-weight, modular design that’s easy to
deploy. Every Access/One Network Node supports multiple RF technologies, giving you the ability to build the network that’s right for you. Access/One Network
can accommodate any combination of 802.11a/b/g and BlueTooth technologies.

Modularity offers the ultimate in flexibility. Changing RF technology configurations is as easy as replacing modules. Strix Systems’ future proofs your investment,
too. As future RF technologies become available, Access/One Network is ready to adopt.

Click on the links to learn more about the Network Server, Client Connect, and Network Connect modules and their functionality. Access/One Module


IT managers demand comprehensive network security. Access/One Network delivers with a full suite of standards
based security options for authentication and encryption. Learn more about Strix Systems’ security by reading our
security recommendations paper.

Strix Systems further lowers the costs and hurdles to implementation by creating an open standards-based wireless
LAN solution. Access/One Network works as a stand-alone network, but easily integrates into any existing LAN
environment. There’s no need to integrate new applications or invest in costly hardware add-ons.

No Wires – A truly wireless networking solution

No Waiting – Fast, easy deployments

No Worries – A wireless networking system that is secure, easy to manage, and built to grow with you. 


                                                                                                                                                                                                                            



Products - Access/One Networks EWS

Strix Systems Edge Wireless System EWS-100 series of Network Edge Service Device is a new member of Strix Access/One family of products powered by
Strix Dynamic Mesh Architecture (Strix DMA).

The EWS-100 dual radio access device provides simplified high performance connectivity between an outdoor Wireless Wide Area Network (Strix OWS nodes),
an indoor Local Area Network (LAN), and/or an indoor Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The EWS-100 consists of 802.11g or 802.11a for Station-side
connectivity to outdoor wireless mesh, 802.11a or 802.11g for indoor Access Point functionality with automatic address assignment to clients, provides an
Ethernet connection for multiple PC’s and devices such as multimedia gateways etc., remote management functions for WISPs and is completely plug-n-play
for the subscriber.
 

The EWS-100 is a CPE-type device specifically targeted to metropolitan WISPs who are offering low-cost residential service. In many cases, city-wide wireless
coverage does not provide a signal path to/from the inside of residential dwellings that is sufficient for commonly available consumer wireless network interface
devices. The EWS-100 overcomes this with higher transmitter power and higher-gain antennas. The EWS-100 also provides management features required for
residential deployments including remote software upgradeability, rate limiting, and performance monitoring / history.

The EWS-100 is based on direct input from our service provider customers, providing them the high performance advantage of Strix Wireless Mesh Networks.

The EWS-100, powered by Strix DMA, is unique by its ability to provide simple plug-in connectivity utilizing layer 2 NAT from the service provider and providing
high performance 
levels, both in network connectivity and throughput while also enabling seamless roaming.

The ability to provide seamless roaming is a significant achievement in that it enables devices such as dual mode phone supporting wifi to roam from inside a
home or business to the outside mesh. Today the EWS and Strix Wireless Mesh Network can maintain a VoIP call with excellent quality while transitioning from
the home, to the car and down the street.

The EWS-100 is the wireless extension of the mesh network into residences and businesses. It offers 2 radios, both A and G providing up to 108Mb/s
connectivity, either of which can be configured to extend to the wireless mesh and provide connectivity multiple PCs and devices like multimedia gateways,
Voice Over IP phones etc.

The EWS-100 is managed by the service provider and as new features come available, software updates are transferred by the service into the EWS-100. No
end-user interaction is required.

The need for unit is purely directed at providing the ultimate high performance advantage of Strix wireless mesh.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            


Network Planning and Management

While Access/One® OWS, IWS and EWS are self-managing, the same management is further enhanced via Strix Manager/One® software interface, giving the
network management personnel complete configuration, monitoring, statistics, fine-tuning and customer assistance control over the wireless mesh network’s
operation.


                                                                          

Strix Manager/One provides enhanced control over the network and configuration can be as simple as a single push of a button, whether for a single unit
installation, a city or country-wide deployment. Each network device can be managed as a group or individually via a secured connection and an assortment
of graphical and statistical displays provide the detail needed to isolate potential trouble spots. Segment View provides a window into each Ethernet connection
segment within the network, with a choice of views (list or icon). Simply choose the view you prefer with a click of the mouse.  GPS Positioning provides exact
geographic mapping of Strix network elements.  Once the mesh network is formed, the network creates and inventory control used for secured encrypted
bi-directional authentication of Strix network devices list which is distributed to all Strix devices participating in the network and any devices that are not part
of the inventory list cannot participate in network topology building, exchanging configuration information, or managing Strix devices.

Secure Remote Management and an industry compatible and Strix enhanced proprietary MIB (Management Information Base) make management simple. 
SNMP management consoles such as HP OpenView and other industry-leading systems can be used to manage the network remotely and securely.  Network
Management traffic on the Ethernet between the network server and module is automatically encrypted to prevent “listening” on the LAN/WAN.


 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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