Mesh networking technology,
on the other hand, offers the benefit of high reliability and high capacity networking. It
can also deliver the high-grade network services demanded by Carrier Ethernet services.
Optical wireless mesh networks therefore bring together the benefits of three diverse
technologies, optical, wireless and mesh, as illustrated in Figure 9.1, Because of these
benefits, an optical wireless mesh network can provide an ideal platform for delivering
carrier-class Ethernet services and other kinds of network services in a large number of
applications.
In this chapter, we discuss the benefits and shortcomings of both these technologies
and how they fit together as an emerging technology to deliver Carrier Ethernet
services. We also discuss typical applications and deployment scenarios and end the
chapter with a brief review of products available today from various vendors.
Technology/Solution Description
The term optical wireless captures two essential elements of the technology that makes it
very appealing for networking applications. It is a technology that offers ultra-high bandwidth
of optical communication along with the convenience of wireless communication.
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