One of the key benefits of FSO technology is that it is
a wireless technology. Another benefit is its high bandwidth, which is difficult for other
wireless technologies to match. Additionally, the license-exempt and interference-free
nature of FSO technology sets it apart from other wireless technology. Mesh technology
provides additional benefits such as resiliency and higher network capacity.
This solution fits very well in applications where creation of a wide area network using
a wired infrastructure is prohibitively expensive. For example, in urban commercial
environments where distributing new services by laying out new fiber or copper is cost
prohibitive, this solution can provide a very competitive alternative.
This solution also fits very well in applications where wireless technology is required
but RF technology does not serve the purpose: the capacity of RF is often insufficient;
the latency due to RF wireless solutions is usually high; the recurring cost of RF licensing
can be significant; and the use of license-exempt RF solutions can pose reliability
issues due to potential interference issues. In any one of these cases, an optical wireless
mesh solution fits better than most other alternative solutions.
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