Appendix C

AirFiber’s OptiMesh FSO deployment system:

A complete telecommunications network is comprised of three primary network subsets: The

Core Network, the Access Network, and the Premise Network. AirFiber supplies equipment for
the Access Network connecting high-bandwidth services from the core fiber to the premises.

Access Network Premise Network

Core Network

• Operation centers • Transport from Core

including switching, Network to Customer
routing, service premises including
platforms, NOCs, AirFiber nodes,
gateways to Building POP, Premise
carriers/ISPs NTU or Services
• Backbone transport
facilities including
fiber optic rings,
ADMs, fiber / copper
distribution runs,
microwave links, etc.

Network Elements:

The OptiMesh network includes roof-top systems (RTS), or nodes, housing free space optical
laser links, mesh network electronics, and telecom interface electronics. All nodes are
managed by central Element Management System (EMS) software typically located in a
carrier's Network Operations Center (NOC). OptiMesh nodes are linked together in a mesh
network configuration by line of sight.

Network Elements:

• Roof-Top System (RTS) (Node)

• Element Management System (EMS)
Rooftop Node System

The OptiMesh roof-top system (RTS), or node, supports a mesh network of free space optical
links, each of which is capable of 622 Mbps transmission rates. Nodes in the mesh network are
typically installed on the tops of buildings in an urban or industrial environment and linked
together by line of sight.

Each node in the network serves as an access point for one building and a relay point for
traffic originating elsewhere in the mesh. Each node is equipped with two or four optical
transceivers, an ATM switch, a drop to the building demarcation, a control microprocessor, and
software. The OptiMesh network of nodes transports voice, data, and multimedia services.

The links between nodes are relatively short (typically 200 meters), yielding 622 Mbps access
with carrier-class availability. The nodes automatically adjust alignment for building sway and
thermal expansion. The physical shortness of each optical link and the alternate routing
capability of the mesh network provide Virtual Path Connections with carrier-grade availability.

Nodes are connected to the carrier's fiber optic backbone and to the customer's premises
using standard OC3c / STM-1 or OC12c / STM-4 interfaces. Multiple nodes can be installed at
one customer or building site for providing higher than OC12c / STM-4 capacity.

AirFiber nodes are compact, easy to install, require no routine maintenance and are designed
for an 8-year life.

Compelling Economics

With OptiMesh, carriers can quickly increase the number of "on-net" buildings,improve gross
margins, and decrease capital expense for network buildout -- all without obtaining licenses or
leasing bandwidth from competitors.

The ability to dramatically increase the number of "on-net" buildings and customers in a short
period of time greatly impacts the financial structure of telecommunications carriers. First of
all, the overall business gross margins increase significantly, because on-net buildings typically
have a much larger gross margin contribution than off-net buildings. Second, the capital
required to build out the carrier's own network decreases because the initial cost of connecting
a building is a fraction of the cost of installing a fiber connection. And finally, more buildings
on-net means more long-term value for the carrier. Those telecommunications carriers who
focus on increasing the number of on-net buildings will dominate the market and ultimately
maximize shareholder value.

Fast services fast

In today's market, fast transmission rates are not enough. Customers also want fast access to
services. AirFiber provides both.

Truly high bandwidth

Nodes containing optical transceivers are connected to the carrier's fiber optic backbone and
to the customer's premises using standard OC3c / STM-1 or OC12c / STM-4 interfaces. Each
optical link has a capacity of up to 622 Mbps. To provide even higher capacity, multiple nodes
can be installed at one customer or building site.

Quick, easy deployment

AirFiber nodes have automatic link acquisition capability, which really speeds up network
deployment. For example:

• Installing a new node requires that people be on the rooftop of the new installation
only - no one is needed at the existing sites. Adding new buildings to the network is
simply a matter of reorienting the links of existing nodes from the Element
Management System (EMS) in the carrier's Network Operations Center (NOC).
• It takes only one technician 1 - 2 hours to commission a new site.
• Adding new customers or services to the existing buildings is simply a matter of
provisioning new Virtual Paths across the network from the EMS in the NOC.
• Giving existing customers more bandwidth means just re-provisioning the customers
Virtual Path for higher bandwidth from the EMS in the NOC.

High reliability Carriers today require high availability. AirFiber accomplishes this by
combining the following features:

Mesh configuration:
The mesh provides two or four independent, redundant links into each building, which enables
rerouting of traffic around link or equipment failures.

Automatic tracking and power control:

AirFiber's unique automatic tracking and power control capabilities continually optimize signal
strength for current atmospheric conditions and take into account building motion due to
solar, wind, and other loading.
Short optical links:
The network is designed with short optical links that continue to operate even in dense fog.
Links typically range from 200 to 500 meters.

Rugged equipment:
Rooftop nodes are compact, rugged units designed to be mounted on rooftops. Nodes have an
eight-year mean-time-between-failure (MTBF).

OptiMesh deployment

Fast, easy deployment is one of the hallmarks an OptiMesh network. Typically, only two
technicians are required for node site preparation, installation, and commissioning, all of which
can be accomplished in about 4 hours. Deployment Services are available from AirFiber to
assist with all phases of deployment.

Deploying an OptiMesh network is a six-phase process:

1. Site Acquisition and Zoning: This phase includes determining the proper rooftop
locations, acquiring Roof-Top System (RTS) sites, and obtaining building-owner
approval for a rooftop installation.
2. Site Survey: The purpose of this phase is to ensure that each proposed RTS site
meets all network requirements, is evaluated for feasibility and accessibility issues,
has the necessary utilities available, and meets line-of-site requirements.
3. Site Preparation: This phase involves preparing architectural and engineering
drawings and specifications, obtaining construction permits, installing power and
power in conduit to the rooftop deployment location, and installing the tripod or
parapet mount for the node.
4. Commissioning: In this phase, the Link Acquisition System and the Element
Management System operate together to commission a new node into the network.
The commissioning process includes involves powering up the equipment, verifying the
software, verifying proper operation of the node, establishing wireless optical links
with other nodes in the network, establishing an in-band network management
channel back to the NOC, and verifying proper operation of the wireless optical links.
5. System Test and Acceptance: This final deployment phase includes:
o Verifying system configuration and end-to-end functionality
o Demonstrating network management in the integrated network
o Demonstrating core/critical features in the deployed network
o Verifying system performance