Power Line Communications node, PLC node, MDU, MTU

PITEL™ "Mini Access" System

"No New Wires" in-building Internet distribution system for MDU/MTU markets

Overview

Yitran’s PITEL™ mini-Access System uses PLC (Power Line Communication) technology to deliver broadband Internet access over a building’s existing electrical wiring for a cost-effective, scalable, and reliable means of enabling broadband connectivity.

Target markets for the PITEL include countries with emerging needs for quick implementation of low cost Internet distribution solutions, in Asia, East Europe, South America and additional parts of the world.

System implementation is easy and straight-forward, fulfilling the needs of MTU (Multi-Tenants Unit), MDU (Multi-Dwelling Units), hotel guests and office customers. PITEL is ideal for buildings, where wireless networking is not easily supported, and it enables service providers to avoid the time and expenses of wiring a costly dedicated communication infrastructure.

The architecture of the system leverages Yitran’s robust broadband PLC chipset. The technology and design provides high performance and immunity to interference and noise, such as those created by electrical motors, fluorescent and halogen lamps, switching power supplies, etc.

Yitran’s PITEL mini-Access System is a low-cost robust networking solution designed for deployment in challenging environments. The system is ideal where traditional connectivity using hard-wired or wireless technology doesn’t exist or is not economically or technically feasible.

Yitran's PITEL system enables service providers, VARs and OEMs, to offer an affordable high performance solution to system integrators, building owners, facility managers, hotel chains and commercial customers.

MAIN ADVANTAGES

	Requires low capital investment and provides an instant revenue stream (quick and easy deployment).
	With a base station unit (PLC bridge) in place connected to a broadband backbone the building is ready. No need for expensive rewiring or post-wiring and no unnecessary redundant investment in connecting users that haven’t joined the service yet.
	Non-disruptive installation and no need to retrofit the building for new wiring. The building’s decor can be kept intact.
	Any electrical outlet in the apartment is turned into an Internet access port. The Internet is quickly at hand at any receptacle.
	Easy to install and enables flexible scalability in adding a customer to the service simply by providing a PLC modem (the CPE - Customer Premises Equipment).
	Mitigation of environmental barriers, such as steel, concrete and other obstacles that interrupt wireless communications.
	Standard Ethernet backbone input enables multiple technologies to be used (such as DSL, Cable modem, wireless, Satellite and Fiber optic).
PITEL™ SYSTEM BUILDING BLOCKS
The PITEL™ mini-Access system is comprised of the following blocks:

	BST - Base Station - connected to the backbone and to multiple repeaters and remotes - transfers and controls data traffic. RPT - Repeater - a relay transferring information to other units in the network. Required in cases of long wiring and high attenuation. RMT - Remote - the end user unit, which sometimes referred to as CPE (Customer Premises Equipment). WBM - Secured Web Based network Management with standard web browser user interface. Enables remote (over the Internet), monitoring and configuration of the system.
TOPOLOGY and PERFORMANCE
Network Topology

Parameter	Maximum Value	Note
Number of overall units in the network	60	BST, RPT & RMT (Ethernet & USB)
Number of units immediately under a single unit	16
Topology depth	8
Number of networks sharing a single physical medium	4

*Approximate Throughput vs. Network Topology^()**

Topology	Throughput [Mbps]	Note
BST + 8 x RMT	2.0	Total 9 network units
BST + RPT + 8 x RMT under the RPT (total 10 NEs)	1.0	Total 10 network units
BST + RPT + 4 x RMT under the RPT and additional 4 x RMT directly under the base	1.4	Total 10 network units
BST + 2 x RPT (each one directly under the BST) + 16 x RMT (8 under each repeater)	1.0	Total 19 network units

*^()**The actual performance depends on the network topology and additional parameters such as the medium conditions.

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES

● Extremely low cost system

● Ideal for distribution of DSL, Cable modem, Satellite, Wireless and Fiber optic

● Web-based management with standard web browser interface

● Secured connection (SSL128)

● Remote system status and configuration

● Remote version download

● Alarm indication and back-office notification

● Automatic optimized system routing

● Supports Email (SMTP), Internet and VoIP PC application services

● Operating AC voltage: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

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