Beijing Deploys Wireless Mesh Network in Preparation for 2008 Olympics

Beijing's Public Security Bureau has deployed Strix's Access/One Network Outdoor Wireless Systems (OWS) and Indoor Wireless Systems (IWS) to provide mesh networking throughout the Xicheng district, which has a population of 800,000. This is the first phase of a citywide Strix deployment for the Bureau, which is responsible for many aspects of public security, including crime, security violations, anti-terrorism activities, and emergency command communications.

Silicon Star, the Strix strategic partner and master value-added distributor (VAD) in China, assisted the Bureau with the integration of the Access/One solution into Beijing's existing secure high-speed network infrastructure and provided related voice, video and data applications.

The Beijing deployment utilizes Strix Access/One OWS and IWS products for a broad-range of public emergency-control applications. The first phase was started in September 2005, the Public Security Bureau deployed Strix mesh nodes along all main roads, on top of strategic buildings in the Xicheng district's most critical areas, and in mobile command vehicles. Ultimately, wireless mesh nodes will be placed in all public areas in Beijing and 2008 Olympics event venues.

Whether from stationary locations or mobile vehicles, the Strix network provides secure high-speed access to critical citywide surveillance resources as well as to local and national security resources, while also providing high-quality voice communications for Beijing's security personnel.

"The Strix mesh network not only meets our current urgent needs but is also a base for future expansion and deployments. The wireless mesh nodes are easy to deploy and easy to update as technology advances," said Mr. Chen, Director of the Info-communications of the Beijing Public Security Bureau Xicheng district. "We've completed the first phase and are now designing and implementing extensions to the network."
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