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Partial Mesh
Full Mesh
VSAT Networks
Developing A Private Network
When an organisation has complex connectivity and communications needs, in
an environment where fibre and ADSL are not readily available and sites are too
far away from each other for wireless links; VSAT networks can solve local
telecommunications issues, enabling organisations to focus on their core
activities without becoming constrained by infrastructure.
Management must decide whether they can operate key applications over a
Public Network with
© Shared features
* Best endeavours rather than guaranteed performance
, if their needs demand a:
Private Network with
= Control over Quality of Service (QoS)
* Better data security
+ Fixed bandwidth costs
Private Networks provide
Site-to-site data links
= Dedicated bandwidth
* Low data rate to start the service, but a flexible expansion route to higher
bandwidths
= The satellite network bypasses bottlenecks, or unreliability in terrestrial
infrastructure
Ability to run voice over the same circuit
Potential to integrate PBX's and short-code dialling between sites
Ability to route all external calls via a central PBX to control costs
VPN, other encryption of data possible
Minimum latency solution for a satellite network
Topology & Connectivity
Installed networks usually grow organically but can be understood as fitting one
of three general configurations which will determine the best choice of hardware
for the requirement.
Networks usually begin as a “star”, where all the traffic is either for a central
site, oF routed through that sit.
{As regional offices develop, there may be congestion, or simply additional
functionality needed at a regional office, so the network may become a partial
mesh,
Finally the applications (multimedia) or the volume of network traffic may
demand a mesh topoloay. Private VSAT Networks
"Private VSAT offers “organisational level” connectivity solutions and bandwidths
= Or flexible connectivity if telecommunications and IT is not centralised function
= Many of the variables and pricing have now been simplified
"More complex networks can be engineered
"Higher bandwidths at lower cost available on demand
= High level business applications can be supported
Video
Teleconferencing
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Learning
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Telemedicine
Internationa] & Internet Connectlvty
\VSAT connestivity can also provide connectivity outside the organisation, enabling
Web browsing & E-mail
Web applications and server hosting
\VPN connectivity available ~ including IPSEC
Multicast services
= VoIP where legally permitted
Tr Services
Beyond the basic site-to-site connectivity, the organisation must make decisions about the level of IT service and
support they require, Considerations include:
Firewalling (where needed)
Anti-virus updates
Webmail or POP accounts, or company addressing schemes
Local LAN cabling
Power, UPS, and back-up
Site security for the satellite system, and computers
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