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Comparison to Cellular Cellular Networks: Cellular networks were developed precisely because nobody had figured out how to route data wirelessly. Cellular networks are designed by taking a map of the desired coverage area, dividing that map into “cells,” and placing a wired tower in each cell. In a pure cellular network, there is no routing on the wireless level. All routing, where it does occur, takes place on the wired level. Building out such a network is costly and often results spotty service, such as “dead spots” where no coverage exists or “dropped calls” when moving from one cell to another. See the diagram below. If client A wishes to speak to client C, his call is routed exclusively through the wired infrastructure. The same is true if caller A wished to speak to caller B. The result is a costly and inefficient wireless network.
Dynamic Forward Routing In an environment powered by Dynamic Forward Routing, each client can act as a router, repeating for each other client, thus removing dead spots and eliminating dropped calls. Dynamic Forward Routing consists of 30 algorithms, which consider three factors in determining how to route packets: the # of hops to the server or wired infrastructure, the traffic currently passing through each hop, and the signal strength of each potential hop. DFR updates the map of available radios in milliseconds, enabling seamless streaming media and voice even as the route the data takes from the server to the client changes moment by moment. See the diagram below. If needed, the ability to repeat in the network can be turned off for clients where battery life is a consideration.
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