Installation Instructions

2 | Chapter 1 Introduction
Solution Overview
A SkyPilot Network delivers a wireless, end-to-end broadband solution that
seamlessly supports high-capacity, high-coverage mesh networks. Designed for
managed-access networks and service providers, the SkyPilot network takes
broadband wireless the “last mile” with a cost-effective, robust infrastructure
solution.
Based on a high-performance architecture that includes intelligent antenna arrays,
the SkyPilot network delivers a dynamic broadband solution.
SkyPilot wireless devices are simple to install and easily fit into any type of wireless
environment—metropolitan, business, or home.
The auto-discovery and rapid provisioning features of a SkyPilot wireless mesh
network can greatly reduce deployment and maintenance costs. Multiple
topology options and network scalability create intriguing options for rapidly
expanding a metro Wi-Fi customer base.
Mesh Network
The typical configuration for a SkyPilot network is a mesh topology, which uses
SkyPilot Extenders to extend range and add network flexibility. In a mesh
configuration, subscribers can either connect directly to the SkyPilot Gateway Pro
or connect indirectly via SkyPilot Extenders (see Figure 1-1). In addition to adding
range, a mesh network allows connections from locations where obstructions
prevent line-of-sight access to a SkyPilot Gateway Pro.
Mesh networks are ideal for dense subscriber environments, for filling in coverage
“holes,” and for reaching subscribers in areas where RF communication is
obstructed by hills, trees, buildings, or other obstacles.