The SkyNet® Ethernet Series of free space optical transmission systems have been designed to provide a secure 10 Mb/s Ethernet connection across open spaces without the need for DTI licensing and any recurrent licensing fees.

Three formats of the SkyNet® Ethernet Series are currently available giving connection capabilities over distances of 500, 2000 and 4000 metres.

Connectivity:
Located within the Infra red head unit is an AUI DTE 15 pin socket to which is mounted a standard form transceiver which gives the ability for connection formats utilising either ThinNet, UTP, Fibre or AUI cable.

Configuration:
Due to the unique nature of the SkyNet® series the products do not affect the standard configuration of any networks and do not act as a hub/bridge or add to the repeater count. All systems are totally transparent to the network and act in exactly the same manner as a section of cable, the SkyNet® Series are a true plug and play connectivity solution. Security:
By utilising a unique advanced error resistant coding the SkyNet® Series offers a highly secure connection between sites and a connection which cannot be detected by standard RF scanners or spectrum analysers. Performance:
The system offers an industry accepted performance availability figure, which, through field trials and independent laboratory testing, has achieved a continuous operational availability in excess of 99.1% to 99.9% within the UK and worldwide.

All PAV systems have been designed to the highest specifications and offer a bit error rate greater than 10^-10 during operational availability.