Figure 9: Star Network Topology; Figure 10: Mesh Network Topology; Figure 11: Working Around Obstructions Via Hops - Geokon GeoNet 8900 Series Instruction Manual

Cell
Ethernet
USB/RS-232

FIGURE 9: Star Network Topology

Cell
Ethernet
USB/RS-232

FIGURE 10: Mesh Network Topology

Each transmission from logger to gateway or logger to logger is considered one
"hop". Examples of hops are shown in figures above and below. Up to four hops
can be made between a logger and the gateway. With the ability to hop comes
the ability for the gateway to communicate with loggers that have not
established direct radio contact. GeoNet devices can operate around buildings
or other barriers using hops.
1 Hop

FIGURE 11: Working Around Obstructions via Hops

MODEL 8900 SERIES GEONET WIRELESS DATA HOSTING SYSTEM | NETWORK COMPONENTS | 9
1 Hop
S = Gateway
N = Logger (1, 4, 8, ADR)
= Data Path
1 Hop
1 Hop
S = Gateway
N = Logger (1, 4, 8, ADR)
= Data Path
1 Hop
1 Hop
1 Hop
Obstruction
1 Hop
1 Hop
1 Hop
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