mobile wireless ip

[007]

i need to investigate some solutions for a true mobile wireless networks and im looking for anyones input.

the situation is as follows, i need to design a network that will supporting IP traffic on a public bus transport system. wireless terminals on each bus will communicate through a router onboard each bus (ie each bus is a mobile wireless lan) at the bus depot there is a gateway for internet and telephony. the range of each lan on each bus is limited to no more than 3km and there is no more than 10 busses within the network.

what are some considerations for the planning, design and architecture of such a network?

thanks

 

[HoLoCroN]

In order to effectively deploy that setup, you will have to have stationed wireless points accross the city/landscape. Some wireless ISP's have their "repeaters" mounted on light poles every 20 - 50 meters (40-150 feet). This will ensure that the busses don't loose connectivity while on the road. Since you will be using both data and telephony through this media, you want a strong signal, that setup will give you a starting point for this huge project.