Skycasters Point-to-Multipoint
Works with Fixed
and Wireless Distribution Architecture
Full interoperability.
The Skycasters Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) solution is fully compatible with any distribution architecture you choose to deploy at your location; although most resorts and travel destinations use a mix of fixed (wired) and wireless (Wi-Fi) to connect their guests.
The first step is to select a suitable site location for your satellite backhaul antenna. The antenna will need to be located near a building that can serve as an enclosure for the various pieces of electronics.
The satellite backhaul antenna will be mounted on a permanent mount near ground level, or on a flat roof of a building. Typical satellite backhaul antennas will be either 1.2m or 1.8m in diameter, and use a 4w or 6w BUC for transmission back to Skycasters NOC. Space and budget permitting, a second backhaul antenna can be installed for redundancy. The antenna will typically be enclosed in a privacy fence to keep non-technical personnel a safe distance away from the antenna while it is operating.
The electronics building may be an existing structure or a purpose built building. Obviously, if we can locate the antenna adjacent to or on the roof of an appropriate existing structure, we can save both time and money. The electronics building requires proper environmental controls, as well as adequate power and power backup. Often, your business office works great for this purpose. The satellite modem will be housed in the building, along with the equipment required to interconnect with your local distribution architecture, either fixed or wireless.
If you already have Ethernet cables wired to each guest room, great. We can tie the PTMP system into that network. In addition, most travel destinations like to provide wireless access to their PTMP system as well. Most wireless antennas have about a 1000 foot (300m) range – less through walls – so you can usually assume 2 antennas per floor of your guest buildings, with additional antennas to cover the grounds.
It’s not as daunting as it sounds, so relax. Besides, we’re Skycasters. We’ll help you design it and help you find someone to install it.