BAMnet builds commercial wireless broadband data networks, maintaining 56Mbit connections spanning dozens of hops.

Network Planning Guide

Building a for-profit commercial wireless data network that supports sustained high-speed data flow across dozens of radio nodes is made simple using an engineered solution from BAMnet. Become a network operator by installing BAMnet's network in your town, be rewarded with an aggressive profit sharing plan.

Why:
BAMnet's engineered solution is built to support wireless data connections over long distances. Once the network is installed, features include Wi-Fi Internet for those in range of each installed radio node, virtual private network (VPN) connections between multiple locations, random placement of wireless security cameras, IP voice phones, IP wireless voice phones, as well as other data centric services.

Who:
If you have a general understanding of computers and networking, have access to locations for installing roof mounted radio nodes (or can hire a contractor to do installations), and can provide for on-going maintenance of the installed network, we'll be happy to have you as a BAMnet network operator.
 

Locations:
There is no need to build-out an entire city or town with border to border network coverage. Focus on more densely populated areas, especially areas under served (or considered underprivileged) urban areas where more affordable Internet access solutions will be a welcomed asset to the community. Town centers, business districts, corporate complexes are also proven locations where wireless Internet services are in demand.

You will need access to at least one outdoor antenna mounting location to be used as the data insertion point for your network. This initial location should have a business Internet DSL or Cable line with a static IP address. Home DSL or Cable services will work; however, there might be 'non sharing' clauses in your contract which prohibit the rebroadcast of Internet through any means.

The best location for an antenna mounting site would be an area higher than nearby obstructions, and best if there is clear line-of-sight to other proposed antenna mounting locations. At minimum, a simple install on the roof of your personal residence, or place of business is enough to get started. If you plan to build a large Wi-Fi network, more then 3 radio nodes, start with the insertion point location, and install the additional radio/antenna sites no closer then 1,000ft from each other -- 1,500ft to 2,000ft is recommended. For networks connecting two locations together, provided mounting location is at least 100ft from ground elevation, no more then 10 miles is recommended to retain sustained broadband speeds.

Premium antenna mounting sites, such as a hotel roofs, water towers, firehouse radio towers, or other high-rise building type structures are ideal but might cost you a rental fee from the property owner. We recommend locations that you have easy access to, locations where you already have good relations with the property owner. Keep your monthly costs low when possible.
 

Installation:
For network reliability, we recommend a small battery backup to power the Wi-Fi radio/router and any DSL or Cable modems being used. Total power requirement for our radio node is 18w (less then a light bulb). Connection type is power-over-ethernet (POE) at a maximum ethernet wire run of 300ft between radio node and power adapter. A grounding wire is recommended, where possible, and will affect product warranty if no ground wire is installed.

Installation mounting brackets are standard brackets that have been used for dozens of years in the old TV antenna market. In fact, you might get lucky and find locations that already have an old TV antenna for removal -- use that mounting location for the new radio node install. Depending on install location, tripod, monopole, eve mount, or flat roof (non penetrating) brackets will be specified. Most locations will use our standard radio node with omni antennas connected directly to the box. In situations where higher gain antennas are required, such as patch or sector directional antennas, the choice in mounting hardware becomes an important decision.
 

Network Going Live:
In situations where a single radio node is being installed as an insertion point, simply provide for mounting, add power, and call BAMnet to speak with our network specialists who will provide the final configuration -- the Wi-Fi network feature will then be live.

For multi-node network configurations, and after the initial insertion point has gone live, additional nodes will require you to call BAMnet where one of our network specialists will guide you through final positioning of the additional nodes. In most cases, moving the additional node 2 feet in any direction can increase or decrease signal strength between nodes. If you want to maintain a near carrier class network, maintaining the highest possible connection between nodes, we recommend spending the extra effort to ensure solid network communications.

What's next? Contact us to get started.