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Chapter 2 General
Overview
The Socket Based Router (SBR) is an OpenWay networking device whose software and
hardware are designed to route and forward information and to connect two or more logical
subnets (which do not necessarily map one-to-one to the physical interfaces of the router).
In other words, the SBR incorporates traditional router functionality in addition to relay
characteristics.
The Socket Based Router combines the existing cell relay functionality with the capability to
serve as an Internet Protocol (IP) network router. The SBR includes the capability to perform
the wrapping and unwrapping of the different IP versions. The SBR is a high capacity
OpenWay solution capable of simultaneous support of Wide Area Networks (WAN), Remote
Area Networks (RAN), and Local Area Networks (LAN).
The SBR provides dual-mesh network support by supporting both RFLAN and OpenWay
Riva mesh networks simultaneously while maintaining full cell relay functionality between
RFLAN meters. The SBR also improves OpenWay Riva mesh network by serving as a
gateway for distribution automation and adding new devices and applications such as
OpenWay Riva gas and water metering, streetlights, and future active grid applications
including Distributed Intelligence. Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT) for network
communications and distributed intelligence applications enables the SBR to support
various modulation rates with automatic selection of optimal data rates.
Using an independent base meter along with a specially designed router enclosure allows
the utility more flexibility with inventory management and field support. The SBR can be
serviced or replaced without disrupting meter service. The base meter remains in place
during field activities. The base meter uses a standard 2S form meter socket (either ring or
ringless).
Local access to the Socket Based Router is through secure Wifi. The Socket Based Router
is also accessible using SSH/Telnet through Port 22. Base meter local access is through
either zigbee or the optical port. Backhaul communications are with 4G/LTE cellular with
backward compatibility to 3G.
The Socket Based Router is designed with two field-replaceable battery packs that provide
up to 8 hours of hold-up time. In addition, these dual battery packs permit automated battery
health checks.
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