How to Upgrade your Geodesy FSO Laser Link
Why upgrade your Geodesy FSO link?
Many users own FSO links including Geodesy / LaserBit which are old and sometimes problematic. Often, users require higher reliability, uptime, capacity or distance than their older FSO laser links can provide.
The Need for Reliability and High Availability
Modern IP networks demand higher capacity and uptime, and as FSO links are installed outdoors often in harsh conditions where they age faster than indoor mounted IT equipment such as switches and routers, which are installed in nice airconditioned environments. Modern Carrier Class wireless equipment is designed for all-outdoor use including harsh environments and can ensure ultra-high availability and reliability in practical use.
Alternatives to Geodesy and FSO
There are many alternatives available including Carrier Class FSO from other vendors, MMW links with 10Gbps+ capacity, Microwave links and MIMO radio. These have different characteristics, capabilities and price points. Modern links can offer up to 40Gbps capacity and for low-end solutions, MIMO radios at lower price points than FSO for sites where budgets are tight.
If the customer requires a direct replacement FSO link, there are relatively few FSO vendors currently available with reliable shipping products.
Other FSO vendors currently offering carrier grade FSO:
- CableFree: Wireless Excellence
- FSONA
- Lightpointe
Geodesy – LaserBit – FSO Laser Links – Free Space Optic laser links – Manufacturer information
Established in 1996, Geodesy (formerly LaserBit) provides optical communications at the speed of light which operate license-free. With products capable of sending up to 1 Gbps full duplex of data, GeoDesy offers reliable, fibre-optic connections without the need for expensive physical fibre.
GeoDesy – LaserBit – Manufacturer information
- Geodesy (formerly LaserBit in Hungary) is a Manufacturer of FSO bridges with claimed over 20,000 lasers installed
- Geodesy claim 15 years experience of building wireless bridges
- Geodesy claim Risk free 100% satisfaction guarantee on all laser products
- Affordable solutions costing from £2,995 installed
- Built for line of site (LOS) with ranges suitable up to 5km
- Ultra secure connections using narrow beams of light are secure from RF packet sniffers
- Reliable availability with five nines availability
- Licence free operation using FSO technology
Upgrading from GeoDesy FSO AT Series
Geodesy state that the Auto tracking series is a 8th generation series that maintains precise beam alignment, even when environmental factors cause movement to the device. The AT series is also the most recommended solution from the GeoDesy range.
- Beam Tracking System
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity up to 2500m
- Full duplex connectivity
- Secure and error free data transmission
- Built-in automatic failover
- License free operation
Upgrading from GeoDesy FSO AF Series
Geodesy state that the AF series is a 5th generation build, offering laser transmission using a unique modulation technique that ensures error free data transfer over distances up to 1000 meters.
- Point to point communications up to 1 Gbps
- Wireless Ethernet range up to 1000m
- Error free data transfer
- Secure data transmission
- Built-in automatic failover
- 99.999% availability
Upgrading from a GeoDesy FSO PX Series
Geodesy state that the PX 5th generation series offers speeds from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps and ranges of connectivity up to 5000 meters, and suited for installations to solid structured buildings on budget constrained projects.
- Point to point communications up to 1 Gbps
- Wireless Ethernet range up to 5000m
- Full duplex connectivity
- Secure data transmission
- Built-in automatic failover
- Licence free operation
Disclaimer
The technical specifications listed above are those advertised by the manufacturer. No warranty is made to the accuracy of this information, which may vary widely in practical installations. Many vendors are known to exaggerate or mis-state the capability of the equipment which they offer.
For More Information on Wireless Upgrades
If you would like more information on upgrading a GeoDesy AT/AF/PX wireless solutions please Contact Us and our experienced team of wireless experts will be delighted to assist.