1. What is AES-IntelliNet?
2. How does it work?
3. What are the Advantages of AES-IntelliNet?
4. What applications are best suited for IntelliNet networks?
5. Why is 2-way communication better?
6. Where else is it used?
7. What is the range of the radio?
8. What frequencies does it work on?
9. Does it require a license from the government?
10. Is it difficult to deploy and maintain?
11. Does AES have patents on AES-IntelliNet technology?

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1. What is AES-IntelliNet?
   AES-IntelliNet is a long-range 2-way wireless mesh network. As opposed to point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communications networks, mesh networks dont rely on a single route back to a central data point. If one route is unavailable due to weather, technical problems or user error then alternate routes are automatically chosen. Mesh networks are easy to install and maintain and deliver higher levels of reliability and speed than traditional communication networks. Wireless mesh networks such as those using patented AES-IntelliNet technology use 2-way smart transceivers for communicating data between remote locations and the Central Receiver.
   
   
2. How does it work?
   A Smart Subscriber Transceiver (SST) an intelligent device that acts as a transmitter, receiver, repeater and router, links each remote site to the Central Receiver. In a mesh network every SST is capable of sending and receiving data from another SST or the Central Receiver and sending it to its final destination. Data is transmitted directly to the central station if the SST is within radio range, or if not, is relayed through one or more SSTs. Data always follows the shortest, most reliable route available.
   
   
3. What are the Advantages of AES-IntelliNet?
   Higher reliability communications and low cost long-range data communications. The reliability is achieved by offering multiple communication data paths in the event that one is unavailable. The AES-IntelliNet SST's dynamically and continually self-adjust and are resistant to environmental disturbances and equipment failures that plague single route networks. With AES-IntelliNet the data always finds a path to the central receiver. In addition every data message received is authenticated and acknowledged and forwarded. The monthly communication costs are virtually eliminated because each AES-IntelliNet network is customer owned and requires no phonelines, cellular connections or radio towers. AES-IntelliNet also eliminates the need for costly wiring or trenching during installation.
   
   
4. What applications are best suited for IntelliNet networks?
   IntelliNet networks are optimized for applications requiring small data transmission packets carried over large geographic areas. The AES-IntelliNet network supports packet traffic but is not high bandwidth. Therefore limited network data packet sizes such as alarm monitoring, energy information and control systems, turning on and off remote processes are well suited. However, high bandwidth applications such as voice or video are not suitable.
   
   
5. Why is 2-way communication better?
   The 2-way sending and receiving capability of AES-IntelliNet over a wide geographic area means that all data transmissions can be acknowledged as received. This guarantees higher reliability over 1-way systems. 2-way communication also means that remote units and devices can be controlled or diagnosed remotely thereby reducing or eliminating service calls to remote equipment.
   
   
6. Where else is AES-IntelliNet used?
   AES-IntelliNet based systems are used at hundreds of thousands of locations in over 130 countries.
   
   
7. What is the geographic range of the radio?
   The range is typically 3-10 miles between SST's and often greater depending on many factors including environment, equipment location and wireless options selected. If the SST is not within 3-10 miles of the AES-IntelliNet Central Receiver it will simply hop the data through other SSTs progressively closer to the Central Receiver until it gets there. AES-IntelliNet networks can easily grow to cover thousands of square miles by simply adding new SSTs to the network.
   
   
8. What frequencies does it work on?
   VHF(150-174 MHz) and/or UHF (450-470 MHz) though other frequencies can be accommodated too.
   
   
9. Does it require a license from the government?
   Yes, it requires the purchase of a license from the FCC in the US, or local authority in other countries, for the specific radio frequency required. In the US, AES provides this frequency coordination service for customers for a nominal fee. Outside the US, AES can provide guidance to help obtain a frequency.
   
   
10. Is it difficult to deploy and maintain?
    Unlike traditional private radio networks, AES-IntelliNet wireless mesh networks require no specialized knowledge of radio communications. The system is easily installed since the network is self-adapting to initial and changing conditions. Furthermore, maintenance is reduced due to the 2-way communications capability. AES-IntelliNet networks easily cost less to deploy and maintain than traditional alternatives.
    
    
11. Does AES have patents on AES-IntelliNet technology?
    Yes, AES Corp. holds the two basic patents that relate to wireless mesh communications, Patent # 5455569 and Patent #5974236.