In recognizing the need for an industry focused municipal mesh network provider Anaptyx has split into two divisions - Anaptyx Residential and Anaptyx Municipal. Under this new municipal division we will continue to provide the same high quality, successful municipal deployments associated with the Anaptyx name under a new, more dedicated municipal centric team. To find out more about Anaptyx Municipal please check out our story.

If you have a computer network in your home or office, there are several different ways to connect the computers on your network together. Most people are familiar with wired networks where physical wires are run under the street or across street poles, through building structures, and from the wall to your PC. Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) is the wireless way to handle networking. It is also known as 802.11 networking and wireless networking. The big advantage of Wi-Fi is its simplicity - the ability to connect without wires.

Our Anaptyx Municipal mesh networks can cover more geographic area and reach more users than other wireless networks by utilizing Meraki’s sophisticated mesh routing technology to increase range and network capacity.

This networking platform has been field-tested in dense urban environments and wide-area municipal settings and has provided high quality service to thousands of simultaneous users. Our hosted back-end system automatically configures each router into the network and the centralized management system proactively monitors the network and transmits status reports through an intuitive interface accessible from anywhere in the world. Intelligent traffic queuing and packet prioritization, combined with a redundant self-healing mesh system are some of the other technologies that allow us to provide reliable service in any setting.

Instead of relying on a single large antenna to cover every user, each node in our network cooperates to find the best path to carry a user's traffic to the Internet. As they operate, every node re-evaluates thousands of routing paths every minute, resulting in amazing reliability and network capacity. This intelligent mesh routing means every repeater extends the reach of the network and makes the mesh more reliable by adding additional links.

Once the network is up and running automated systems ensure everything is kept up to date, from statistics to router software updates. As new features and updates are developed, they automatically appear on your network — no reboots or notifications required.

The benefits of a municipal network are endless whether you are a resident, visitor, or landowner:

• Work: Work from home, the park, or shopping mall as using VPN, video conference, and VoIP applications. Use VPN (virtual private network) to securely access business network applications the same way you do from the office. Use video conference applications to conduct effective meetings with an unlimited number of people around the world. See the people your talking to and allow the see your presentation step-by-step.

• Communicate: Use VoIP applications to make low cost phone calls anywhere in the world. Send a live video feed of your child's soccer game to the grandparents who live in another city or country.

• Shop: Take a virtual tour of real estate property in another state. Browse through online malls. Access the Chamber of Commerce web site to see who is new in town.

• Relax: Download your favorite music, video, or movie. Play a virtual video game with your friend who lives across the country.

• Landowner/Government: Firms and organizations evaluate many factors when deciding where to locate and do business. The city can offer a free or competitive low cost communication environment for firms. Providing wireless accessibility will be as important in the future as traditional utilities. Providing an environment that attracts and keeps the knowledge workers who drive the economy of today is all-important. The economic development benefits of this strategy are clear and compelling. Not only will it make your city a better choice for firms to do business, but it will enhance the desirability of the city's neighborhoods as a place to live.

• Visitor: Wireless access is fast becoming the indispensable tool of the leisure or business visitor. Today's visitor is demanding 24/7 access to travel information and is using mobile devises to book flights, reserve a rental car, and making all sorts of travel arrangements that only a few years ago would have been accomplished by phone or in person. Visitors expect to be able to look up maps and get directions, find shopping and read restaurant reviews while they wander around the Town. Citywide wireless access will become an essential component of a successful strategy to ensure the vibrancy of the economy. The benefits of which are much needed local employment and city revenue.

Perhaps the best part about rolling out an Anaptyx Municipal network is that it doesn't require months of planning to get started. Cities can start with an underprivileged neighborhood or tourist district, and grow the network from there. You won't need technical training, and you won't break the budget.

An 802.11b/g wireless networking card for most laptops/desktops and many handheld devices can be purchased from most major electronics retailers or directly from the manufacturer. For indoor use, you may require a device with a better antenna (wireless bridge, range booster, etc.) to pick-up the signal.

Most DSL and Cable Modem Internet services are location fixed base. Wireless technologies allow high speed mobile Internet access from anywhere within the City boundary comparable to speeds experienced on a typical wired connection.

Clients are exposed to no more risk than other standard Internet access services (ISP). The services provided by the ISP should not increase security threats to customers' equipment and information on their laptops and PDAs. This Internet access service is similar in concept to the thousands of other service providers worldwide. Customers should enable personal firewall software or features on their device. Windows XP and most other operating systems have these options within the operating system but personal firewall software is also available separately for this and other operating systems.

Just find a strong network signal to which you can connect. Upon launching the browser on your laptop or mobile device you will be greeted by a splash page which will provide a simple step-by-step guide to begin surfing the net.

We're eager to help bring free or affordable Internet access to your town. To find our more about Anaptyx Municipal or get started with a small trial network, contact us and we will get in touch with you to customize a deployment strategy for your town or city.