Unit Function And Throughput Speed; Data Throttling; Mpls Protocol; Unit Configuration - Cisco FM1200 Installation And Configuration Manual

IMPORTANT
Note that FM Ponte and FM1200 Volo transceivers utilize
different communication protocols, and cannot communicate
with each other.

Unit function and throughput speed

The unit is designed to handle mission-critical video, voice, and data with
extremely high reliability. It can be used to create point-to-point, point-to-
multipoint or mesh network links, with real throughput of up to 150 Mbps
(under optimal wireless link conditions).

Data throttling

The unit's FluidThrottle functionality allows you to specify the maximum
amount of data throughput the unit will be required to handle at any time.
The unit's throughput capacity can be upgraded to different levels using
software plug-ins.

MPLS protocol

Two different Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based protocol
versions can be chosen. If a newer network is being built or upgraded, the
advanced Prodigy 2.0 protocol can be selected to boost performance. If
an older network incorporating Cisco components is being upgraded,the
Prodigy 1.0 protocol with limited functionality can be selected to
guarantee compatibility. Prodigy uses a traffic optimization algorithm that
allows every Cisco radio to assign a specific priority level to every
forwarded data packet.

Unit configuration

The unit is compatible with Cisco RACER™. This is a centralized,
web-based interface that allows you to configure, monitor, and
troubleshoot the unit (and in certain cases, the entire wireless network) in
real time, without the need for any offline software. In cases where an
initial connection cannot be made to the internet, the unit can be
configured using a built-in offline Configurator interface.

Role adaptability

The unit is equipped with FluidMAX. This is a software technology that
allows you to easily change the role of the unit, so that it is able to function
as part of a Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, or Mesh network
architecture without having to replace physical hardware. The unit can use
time-division multiple access (TDMA), or carrier sense multiple access
(CSMA) protocols.
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