The cellular architecture of  new types of WiFi  systems   are somewhat   similar to a 3-layer cellular network, in that smart antennas   are used to increase the system capacity in densely-populated areas. These types of network architectures use phased and smart antenna arays, which provide larger footprint areas on the transmit side than traditional point to multipoint WiFi systems. When combined with mesh networking technology at the access level, the overall deployment coverage operates like a cell structure.

This is a new approach to covering city centre areas with less backhaul base stations and overall lower Cap-Ex can be achieved in certain circumanstances.

WDSI are becoming increasingly more involved in the use and deployment of these types of networks, providing our expertise to customers and vendors in determining the optimum solutions for their needs.