Deploying a large-scale Field Area Network (FAN) comes with unique hurdles. From maintaining a resilient mesh in dense urban environments to securely managing thousands of remote nodes, utility and smart city infrastructure demands industrial-grade reliability.
At MMB Networks, we design hardware and software that removes the complexity from Wi-SUN deployments.
In this three-part video series, we break down the architecture of a robust Wi-SUN network, demonstrating how our Border Router, Collector and Mesh Extenders, and Network Management System (NMS) seamlessly integrate to deliver scalable, long-range connectivity.
Part 1: The Wi-SUN Border Router
The Backbone of Your Field Area Network
Every resilient mesh network needs a reliable anchor. The Border Router acts as the critical bridge between your mesh nodes and your core network or cloud infrastructure. In this video, we explore how MMB’s Border Router manages high-throughput data routing, enforces network security protocols, and ensures constant uptime for mission-critical utilities.
Key Takeaways:
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Seamless translation between IPv6 mesh traffic and wide-area networks (WAN).
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Advanced security architecture to protect the edge of your network.
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Enterprise-grade hardware built for rugged infrastructure.
Part 2: The Collector and Mesh Extender
Achieving Maximum Coverage and Throughput
How do you maintain network stability across miles of unpredictable terrain or dense concrete jungles? You extend your reach. This episode dives into the mechanics of MMB’s Collectors and Mesh Extenders, showing how they dynamically route traffic, heal network gaps, and optimize data paths to keep your latency low and your range unmatched.
Key Takeaways:
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Dynamic self-healing mesh capabilities to eliminate single points of failure.
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How to economically scale geographic coverage without sacrificing bandwidth.
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Best practices for physical deployment and positioning in the field.
Part 3: The Network Management System (NMS)
Total Visibility and Control from a Single Dashboard
A network is only as strong as your ability to manage it. The final video in our series introduces MMB’s Network Management System. We provide a guided tour of the software platform that gives you a bird’s-eye view of your entire deployment – making onboarding, real-time diagnostics, and Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates simple and efficient.
Key Takeaways:
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Zero-touch provisioning for rapid node deployment.
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Real-time network topology maps and health metrics.
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Secure, scalable OTA updates to future-proof your devices with Wi-SUN 1.1 features.
Ready to Accelerate Your Deployment?
MMB Networks provides the end-to-end hardware, software, and engineering expertise required to take your Wi-SUN project from pilot to production.
Speak with an MMB Wi-SUN Expert today: info@mmbnetworks.com