Building a Reliable Point-to-Point Wireless Link between Islands
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Building a Reliable Point-to-Point Wireless Link between Islands
Project Background
An island located approximately 8 km south of mainland Singapore in the Straits of Singapore serves as the nation’s only remaining offshore landfill. It plays a critical role in Singapore’s waste disposal strategy, ensuring environmental sustainability. To monitor landfill operations, the local authority installed surveillance devices across the island. However, reliable connectivity between these devices and the headquarters in Singapore, about 14.5 km away, was vital for effective monitoring and control.
The Challenge
The island’s network infrastructure faced significant challenges, including a lack of direct internet access and frequent disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions, particularly rain. The distance of 14.5 km between the island and the headquarters in Singapore also added to the complexity. These factors led to unreliable video feeds from surveillance devices, hampering effective monitoring by the headquarters.
The Turning Point
With the limitations of the existing network and increasing operational costs, the local authority sought a scalable and reliable solution. They turned to Starview, an authorized distributor of Mimosa in Singapore, known for its innovative networking solutions. Starview proposed a high-speed Wireless Point-to-Point link to ensure seamless and reliable connectivity between the island’s surveillance systems and the headquarters in Singapore.
Starview’s Solution
To address the island’s connectivity challenges, Starview deployed Mimosa’s B5x Point-to-Point Backhaul. Designed for short- to medium-range links, the Mimosa B5x offers cost-effective, high-speed (up to 1.5 Gbps) connectivity and is tailored for demanding environments like this island.
- Cost Optimization
The Mimosa B5x leverages on-demand bandwidth, optimizing performance and reducing costs. It breaks traditional barriers in terms of price, size, and power efficiency, making it a highly cost-effective option.
- Exceptional Speed and Flexibility
Capable of delivering up to 1.5 Gbps (IP) with 160 MHz of aggregate channel capacity, the Mimosa B5x provides unparalleled flexibility and performance for a wide range of network environments, including licensed 4.9 GHz spectrum applications. - Double Reliability
With multi-channel and “auto-everything” technology, the B5x minimizes unlicensed spectrum interference, providing the reliability of two smart links in a single radio. - Extended Frequency Range
Operating from 4.9 to 6.4 GHz, the B5x avoids common interference sources, ensuring stable and reliable connectivity. - Rugged Design
Built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, the B5x’s IP67 carrier-grade design makes it ideal for challenging locations like this island. - Easily Expandable
The B5x’s GPS Sync technology allows efficient spectrum reuse, enabling the addition of new links without spectrum wastage. - Simple Monitoring
The Mimosa management platform enables easy monitoring of link health, ensuring any potential issues are swiftly addressed.
The Results
In areas where fiber installation is not feasible and weather conditions are unpredictable, fixed wireless access proved to be the most efficient solution. After thorough research and evaluation, the Mimosa B5x was selected for its high capacity, long-distance capabilities, and rugged design.
The installation was completed on schedule, establishing a stable wireless link with a throughput of up to 1,300Mbps over the 14.5 km distance between the island and the headquarters in Singapore. Even during heavy rain, the connection remained consistent, allowing continuous monitoring of landfill operations, supporting the local authority’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Contact Starview
As an authorized distributor of Mimosa, Starview Technologies delivers cost-effective, high-performance networking solutions. Contact us today to learn more about building low-latency, cost-effective networks and discover how Mimosa’s technology can help you create fiber-fast wireless networks.