SkyIP Terminal

The PolarSat SkyIP satellite terminal delivers a cost-effective solution for Internet access and private corporate networks. The SkyIP terminal provides a satellite communications solution completely based on the Internet Protocol (IP). In particular, the terminal offers high-speed communications to customers where terrestrial infrastructure is underdeveloped or non-existent. SkyIP enables service providers, governments, and multinational corporations to quickly and easily deploy IP-based communications networks worldwide. Leveraging PolarSat’s strengths in development and system integration, the SkyIP product combines the latest advances in IP network technology, cost-effective satellite terminal design and digital signal processing. The result is the beneficial integration of multiple applications over a single, unified, satellite-based IP network. The SkyIP satellite communications platform provides remote offices the ideal cost-effective means of gaining broadband access to terrestrial-based networks. The SkyIP terminal operates in an overall FlexiDAMA network.

SkyIP's IP-based technology offers remote offices simplicity and scalability across a wide range of telecommunications services, including Internet access, LAN/WAN interconnects, voice, data, and on-demand video teleconferencing.

The SkyIP can be deployed flexibly in a wide array of industries and operational environments, from ISPs to dispersed office locations and carrier points-of-presence (POPs). This communications solution also provides seamless integration with existing corporate networks and the Internet.

The SkyIP 600 remote terminal with its combination of field proven satellite functionality for on demand networks, combined with enhanced TCP/IP functionality, is a state of the art satellite modem optimised for IP based services and web access.

Enhanced IP functionality enables users or service providers to efficiently handle not just Internet access, but also to use satellite broadband connections offering IP VPNs, voice, multimedia and high-value services tailored to each subscriber or class of users.

Advanced IP Functionality

• Quality of Service (QoS) supports multiple application class setting and traffic shaping
• Performance Enhancement Proxy (PeP) ensures wireline performance of TCP applications over satellite.
• DHCP server allows for private IP address and leasing of IP address to remote hosts
• Firewall protects the subscribers’ remote LAN from unauthorized access
• IP Security encryption of traffic over the satellite link secures user traffic
• IP Compression improves throughput performance over the satellite link.
  

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