VSAT Network

What is a VSAT Network?
A VSAT network is a broad term that can be used to describe a range of VSAT networking. These networks consist of a teleport, satellite and remote VSAT systems. These VSAT networks can be complex or simple, public or private. VSAT networks are

• Flexible
• Reliable
• Efficient
• Diverse
• Versatile

The most common VSAT network is a shared service platform. This would use the hub to communicate with the remote VSAT systems at locations within the satellite beam. The hub would then provide the IP or fiber backhaul. It is capable of handling a high number of remote sites

• Star topology
• TDMA
• MFTDMA
• FTDMA
• DAMA
• Point to point or SCPC
• Point to multipoint

The basic principle behind VSAT network services is that the teleport is used to connect to IP or fiber backhaul, combined with satellite space. A remote VSAT makes a request for information, a phone number, IP address, webpage or a file. This information is sent to the satellite, received by the hub, processed and retrieved. The file, page or connection is then sent to the satellite and then back to the remote location which requested it.

VSAT systems are developed specifically for the remote requirements. They are determined by link budget analysis based on the service type, data rate and location. These can be built around existing equipment as well. Ask us if your system is compatible with our services!