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ML/FL WAN wireless upgrade

		This diagram illustrates the new licensed-spectrum 1-Gbps BridgeWave wireless system that was installed at NCAR/UCAR during FY2007. This system backs up our fiber optic facilities in Boulder. This alternate-technology system provides a new level of high-availability network service for NCAR/UCAR staff.

NETS initiated a project this year to replace the unlicensed Proxim wireless system that operated between the Mesa Lab and Foothills Lab. This system was experiencing interference that affected its performance with a licensed wireless system. A NETS team performed extensive research on options, presented a solution, then installed, deployed, and tested the system. This new licensed-spectrum 1-Gbps BridgeWave wireless system has now been formally accepted.

The goal of this system is to provide backup should the fiber optic system be damaged between the Mesa Lab and Foothills. It will ensure that network and phone service remains operational while the fiber is repaired. This project is part of NETS ongoing business continuity efforts. The Mesa Lab is at particular risk of a fiber cut since we are on a BRAN fiber spur from the University of Colorado to the Mesa Lab.

Providing robust networking services is critical to NCAR's strategic priority of "Developing and providing advanced services and tools." This work is supported by UCAR Communications Pool indirect funds.