Homeland Security and Surveillance

The Overview:

Enhancing security has become a major initiative for every type of organization worldwide –from general retail stores to secret military installations. When it comes to offering protection outdoors, however, organizations are faced with major costs and installation nightmares. That’s why some of the most security-sensitive organizations have started turning to Proxim’s fixed wireless networks for reliable, affordable surveillance that can secure the toughest outdoor environments.

Affordable, rapid deployment is simple

Whether you’re concerned with providing security to students on a university campus or safeguarding a national waterway, the challenge is the same: how to connect surveillance cameras in places where running wires is either cost-prohibitive or impossible. Proxim’s wireless Ethernet systems provide a simple solution.

Modern security and surveillance video cameras can convert images into Internet protocol (IP) packets that can be easily transmitted using Proxim’s Tsunami QB-10100L, GX-824 and MP-10100L series. Cameras at multiple locations are simply connected to MP-10100L Subscriber Units, which can send the data back to a Base Station located at an organization’s security command and control center. If needed, Tsunami QB-10100L, GX-824 devices can be used to connect to a remote site under surveillance up to 40 miles away from the center. The high-resolution video collected from all the locations can then be downloaded to a large viewing screen at the command and control center.

Proxim’s wireless solutions install in hours and provide unparalleled flexibility. Because the security network is wireless, the cameras are not permanently fixed in one location. If necessary, the camera and subscriber units can be moved to a new location at a moment’s notice and reconnected within minutes. With wireless security, users no longer need to spend a bundle on wiring. Even when fiber is possible to deploy, it often costs three to five times more than Proxim’s wireless systems. Just a few miles of trenching can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Suggested Products:

Tsunami® MP-10100L Series Tsunami® QB-10100L Series Tsunami® GX-824

Reliable, high-speed networks ensure non-stop security

Tsunami users need not worry about dropped packets that could interrupt surveillance. With 99.999% carrier class reliability, Tsunami ensures the continuous transmission of real-time images. Designed to perform in harsh outdoor environments, the systems are virtually weatherproof.

Central to Tsunami’s powerful capabilities is the bandwidth required to transfer high-resolution video. The Tsunami family has a range of solutions suited to the needs of different types of networks. With up to 300Mbps capacity, Tsunami MP-10100L is ideal for applications such as shopping mall surveillance. Organizations requiring more robust security capabilities – such as enterprises and military bases – can choose among Tsunami QB-10100L, GX-824 and MP-10100L products. Tsunami QB-10100L, GX-824 can transmit from 300 to 620Mbps and up to 40 miles, while the Tsunami MP-10100L provides speeds up to 300Mbps and can be located up to 12 miles away.

Improved security is now a reality for everyone

With Proxim, security systems can now be made readily available to organizations that never thought of installing surveillance due to cost limitations. There are a large number of applications for outdoor security, and for many organizations, this security is an important level of service they can now provide.