Wednesday 11 June 2014

Types of point-to-point network connectivity

In telecommunications, a point-to-point connection refers to a communications connection between two nodes or endpoints.

Other examples of point-to-point communications links are leased lines, microwave relay links, and two way radio.

First off, there is no “silver bullet” when it comes to point-to-point connectivity. All options have advantages and disadvantages. All.

Fiber & WiFi:
 Designing long-distance or outside plant applications generally means choosing cabling containing single-mode (SM) fiber over all other media. Most of these systems are designed to be used over distances and speeds that preclude anything but SM fiber. Occasionally, other options may be more cost effective. For example, if a company has two buildings on opposite sides of a highway, then a line-of-sight with 2.4/5 Ghz radio wireless network may be easier to use, since it would have lower costs of installation and more easily obtainable permits.

VPN
A VPN is created by establishing a virtual point-to-point connection through the      use of dedicated connections, virtual tunneling protocols, or traffic encryptions.
VPNs allow employees to securely access their company's intranet while traveling outside the office. Through VPN you can access your private network over Internet. If our security requirements, budget matches the VPN Technology, we had avoid for going for lease line solution and from huge monthly bills..



 Full Duplex Fixed Wireless WiMAX:
WiMAX operates on both licensed and non-licensed frequencies, providing a regulated
Environment and viable economic model for wireless carriers. WiMAX can be used for wireless networking in much the same way as the more common WiFi protocol for Backhaul.
Ø  Provides True Full Duplex connections.
Ø  Provides Extremely low latency
Ø  In Outdoor area, Can be used upto 15 Km distance (Line of sight) from BTS site. 
Ø  Providing a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for "last mile" broadband access.
Ø  Providing data and telecommunications services.
Ø  Providing a source of Internet connectivity as part of a business continuity plan

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