Mesh topology radio
View Patent ↗An apparatus for wireless communication in a millimeter wave (mmW) mesh network is described. The apparatus may include a processor, memory in electronic communication with the processor, a radio component including a plurality of mmW radios in electronic communication with the processor, each mmW radio configured to establish a mmW connection with a node in the mmW mesh network, and a pole mount component coupled with a first section of the radio component.
1. An apparatus for wireless communication in a millimeter wave (mmW) mesh network, comprising:
a processor;
memory in electronic communication with the processor;
a radio component comprising a plurality of mmW radios in electronic communication with the processor, each mmW radio configured to establish a mmW connection with a node in the mmW mesh network;
a plurality of flanges positioned proportionally and distributed circumferentially around the radio component and between the mmW radios; and
a pole component coupled with a first section of the radio component.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mmW radios are enclosed within a single housing of the radio component.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the first section is positioned at a centric location on a lower surface of the radio component and comprises a connection component,
the pole component being coupled with the connection component.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the pole component is coupled with the connection component using a single bolt C-clamp.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising:
a fastener that secures the single bolt C-clamp with the pole component, wherein the fastener comprises a screw.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mmW radios or the plurality of flanges, or both are configured to be modular.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of flanges extend across a lower surface of the radio component.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the flanges is coupled with a global position system (GPS) and Wi-Fi component.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein:
the GPS and Wi-Fi component is configured with a light-emitting diode (LED),
the LED is configured to indicate an installation status, or a service code, or both.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a cover component configured as a heat shield for the radio component, wherein the cover component is coupled with an upper surface of the radio component, the cover component being made up of a ultra-violet high rating material.
11. The apparatus of claim 10 , further comprising:
a handle component positioned and attached to a surface of the cover component.
12. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mmW radios are positioned proportionally and distributed circumferentially around the radio component.
13. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the radio component has a length that extends in a first direction, the length being greater than a width of the radio component, and wherein the pole component extends in a second direction different from the first direction.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction.
15. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a connection component comprising a connection interface extending a length of the pole component and a fastener that secures the connection interface with the pole component.
16. An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising:
a processor;
memory in electronic communication with the processor;
a radio component comprising a plurality of mmW radios in electronic communication with the processor, each mmW radio configured to establish a mmW connection;
a cover component coupled with an upper surface of the radio component;
a pole component coupled with a connection component positioned on a lower surface of the radio component, wherein the pole component is coupled with the connection component using a single connecter; and
a plurality of flanges positioned proportionally and distributed circumferentially around the radio component and between the mmW radios.
17. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein at least one of the flanges is coupled with a global position system (GPS) and Wi-Fi component.
18. An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising:
a processor;
memory in electronic communication with the processor;
a radio component comprising at least two mmW radios, in electronic communication with the processor, each configured to establish a mmW connection, wherein the at least two mmW radios are distributed circumferentially around the radio component;
a plurality of flanges positioned proportionally and distributed circumferentially around the radio component and between the mmW radios; and
a pole component comprising a first end and a second end:
the first end being coupled with a connection component positioned on a first side of the radio component; and
the second end being coupled with a base component configured to be installed on a structure.
19. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the first end is coupled with the connection component using a first fastener type and the second end is coupled with the base component using a second fastener type that is different from the first fastener type.