

#RAPIDLINK WIRELESS SOFTWARE#
How does the RapidLink system interface with existing software on a wired network?Ī. Questions about integrating a RapidLink system with other platforms Q. RapidLink networks are ideal for situations where conventional networking techniques are impractical or cost prohibitive, including difficult, critical or ad hoc applications such as first-response disaster and rescue missions, homeland security applications, law enforcement, mobile field offices, fleet and convoy communications, and facility surveillance networks. What are some likely uses for a RapidLink system?Ī. If a path is no longer available, it takes the next best alternative route. The RapidLink network continuously monitors for changing network topology and disruptions, and seamlessly determines the optimal wireless pathways for data. The distributed and redundant nature of peer-to-peer mesh architecture eliminates single points of failure in the system. How does a RapidLink system configure itself and heal itself?Ī. They are designed to operate in severe outdoor environments so that, once deployed, the system is virtually indestructible. RapidLink nodes are sturdy, rugged, and durable. How safe are the nodes in a RapidLink system? Can they be tampered with, damaged, or destroyed?Ī. Concentris’ implementation of AES and Triple DES encryption has been validated by FIPS 140-2. Triple DES, which is a variation of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) developed by IBM and subsequently adopted as a national standard, has proven reliability and is widely used because it is easy to modify existing software to use it. RapidLink networks are secured by AES and Triple DES, both of which meet the security requirements of the most demanding applications of governmental, law enforcement, health, security and financial market users. Is a RapidLink mesh network secure? Can it be hacked or sabotaged?Ī. RapidLink routers transmit data instantly, intelligently, and securely over the wireless network consisting of any number of autonomous nodes that, together, make up the data system. A router (also called a node, station or pod) is a device that forwards data to its neighbors in a mesh network.

This wireless peer-to-peer forwarding of data eliminates the need for wired networking infrastructure, greatly reducing the cost and time to deploy a network.Ī.

Each node in a mesh network is a wireless router that connects to every other node in the system by forwarding data to neighboring nodes until the data reaches its final destination.

RapidLink products provide secure data transmittal and are highly resistant to failure.Ī. RapidLink does not have a pre-defined box but can be configured, modified or expanded on an ad hoc basis. In addition, RapidLink systems are self-configuring and self-healing so they can be instantly deployed and remotely monitored and maintained. RapidLink systems are economical and easy to deploy because wireless mesh architecture eliminates the need for fixed infrastructure, typically the most costly and time consuming part of a communications network. What advantages do RapidLink systems have over other networking systems?Ī. The network can be deployed on land or sea, in rural or urban environments, to and from fixed or temporary sites, and even in remote or inhospitable terrain. Users can transmit data instantly, intelligently, and securely over a highly redundant wireless network consisting of autonomous routers or nodes. A wireless mesh network provides a secure information grid for use virtually anywhere. What are the benefits of using a wireless mesh networking system?Ī. RapidLink uses open standards-based mesh architecture to create reliable, secure, high performance wireless data networks that can be sized, customized and configured to meet the specifications of each individual project. RapidLink is an advanced, ad hoc, wireless mesh networking technology that can be instantly deployed, is self-configuring and self-healing.
