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The iDirect Difference

Enterprise Class IP Application Support Application QoS, System QoS Highest Return Rate (Up to 4.2 Mbps) Integrated Security (3DES/AES) Real-time Traffic Management (VoIP, Video) Unparalleled Configuration Flexibility Access Multiple Satellites from Single Hub Real Private Networks

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The iDirect Difference

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  1. Enterprise Class IP Application Support Application QoS, System QoS Highest Return Rate (Up to 4.2 Mbps) Integrated Security (3DES/AES) Real-time Traffic Management (VoIP, Video) Unparalleled Configuration Flexibility Access Multiple Satellites from Single Hub Real Private Networks Five Function Remote Most Efficient Use of Transponder Capacity Save 30-50% Space Segment Turbo Product Codes and Adaptive Inbounds iDirect Deterministic TDMA Lowest Total Cost of Ownership Reduction in space capacity cost (IP bit/Hertz) Low Capital Entry Cost The iDirect Difference

  2. iDirect Enabled Partners

  3. Narrow Band POS Broadband SCPC Slotted Aloha D-TDMA Dedicated SCPC Narrowband Shared Dedicated i- D I R E C T Transaction/POS Enterprise Applications Telco/Video Broadcast 16K – 128K Service 128K – 4.2Mb 1Mb – 45Mb Market Presence iDirect Technologies Fills The Gap Between Narrowband VSAT and Dedicated SCPC Market Type Access Method Topology Functions Return Data Rates

  4. iDirect Advantages • Field Proven Technology • 150+ Hubs Sold to 50 Operators • Thousands of VSATs in Operation • Very Reputable Organisations Use iDirect • Lowest Total Cost of Ownership in the Industry • Capital Cost + Operations Cost + Support Cost • Technology allows many different Types of Services • Voice • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) • Real Private Networks • Built-in Security • Different Levels of Service • Built-in IP Applications Support

  5. iDirect Advantages • Scalability • Multiple Bands or Satellites from same hub • Not limited to 15 inroutes. Scale as you need • Different Carrier Sizes (1 bps Granularity) • Bandwidth Efficiency • Lowest Satellite Space Segment for similar IP Throughputs • Smallest Carrier Spacing • Automatic Uplink Power, Timing, Frequency Offset Control • MF-TDMA with D-TDMA Access Algorithm • Flexibility • One Carrier can support Multiple Types of Service (CIRs etc.) • Different Topologies from same Hub • Reliability • Technology used in Medical, Military, Emergency Deployments • Field Proven over 3 years

  6. IP Router • Application QoS • TCP Accelerator • Satellite Modem • Encryption Remote Configuration • Simple Deployment… • Integrated, single box solution • Standard IP/Ethernet Connection to LAN • No power needed at VSAT Antenna • Centrally Managed

  7. iDirect Next Gen. Remote Satellite Routers iDirect 3000 iDirect 5000 iDirect 7000 Military and Custom Applications 18 Mbps/8.4* Mbps IP Data Rate PCI Slot Adaptive Channel Compression Application QoS TCP Optimization 8-Port LAN Switch Mesh Mode, SCPC Mode AES/3DES Link Encryption (Optional) Business Critical Applications for Enterprise Customers 18 Mbps/8.4* Mbps IP Data Rate Adaptive Channel Compression Application QoS TCP Optimization 8-Port LAN Switch Mesh Mode (Optional), SCPC Mode, AES/3DES Link Encryption (Optional) Entry Level - Optimized for Internet Access, Basic Voice and Video 18 Mbps/4.2 Mbps IP Data Rate Adaptive Channel Application QoS TCP Optimization Star Mode Only Model 3100 – Star Only

  8. SCPC Connection SCPC Connection SCPC Topology Star Connection Mesh Connection Star Topology iDirect Satellite Router Star/Mesh Topology The iDirect Solution (example) By simply adding a separate line card, the iDirect solution can support different topologies from the same chassis C or Ku-Band Satellite The new iDirect Hub Chassis Line Card supports network speeds of 18 Mbps Downstream, and 4.2 Mbps Upstream. A single 20 slot Hub Chassis supports aggregate speeds of 360 Mbps. It can also support multiple satellite links Network Operator Teleport iDirect Broadband VSAT Hub Internet/ Leased Line/MPLS iDirect's Broadband VSAT Network System Provides Highly Reliable, Secure, Two-way TCP/IP Transmission for High Speed, Multi-media Service Applications on any Topology (Star, Star/Mesh, Point-to-Point/SCPC)

  9. SCPC Connection SCPC Connection SCPC Topology Star Connection Mesh Connection Star Topology iDirect Satellite Router Star/Mesh Topology The iDirect Solution Networking iDirect Cards together C or Ku-Band Satellite iDirect Broadband VSAT Hub Internet/ Leased Line/MPLS iDirect's Broadband VSAT Network System Provides Highly Reliable, Secure, Two-way TCP/IP Transmission for High Speed, Multi-media Service Applications on any Topology (Star, Star/Mesh, Point-to-Point/SCPC)

  10. iDirect Value to the Network Operator • Bandwidth Efficiency more..... • Save Typically 40-50% Satellite Space segment when compared to competitive products, for the same IP performance • Scalability more..... • Ensure growth of technology with business demand • Superior Traffic Management more..... • Proper Bandwidth Management Ensures optimal use of space segment while guaranteeing application performance • Flexibility more..... • Provides the ability to support different requirements using the same technology • Manageability • Central Management and Simplicity allows better customer service

  11. Private Network Spare Spare Spare Mesh Connection Star Connection C-Band Star and Mesh Topology Ku-Band Private Network on Satellite 3 C-Band Shared Network Star and Star Mesh Ku-Band Shared Network SCPC Connection SCPC Remotes Ku-Band Star Topology Building an IP Business with iDirect iDirect 5IF Hub Chassis iDirect's Broadband VSAT Solution Allows One to Scale the Business in a Very Cost-Effective Manner

  12. iDirect Hub Products Hub Chassis Private Hub Mini Hub VNO Solution for a Teleport Full Featured MF-TDMA Hub Extremely Flexible and Scalable Hub Support for Star, Mesh, SCPC Topologies 1IF and 5IF Models Solution for an Enterprise Full Featured TDMA Hub Single OB/IB Hub Support for Star and Mesh Topologies Virtual Network Operator A Non-Facilities Based Satellite Services Provider That Desires to Operate Their Own Networks Solution for an Small Enterprise Full Featured TDMA Hub Single OB/IB Hub Limited to 15 or 30 Remote Sites Support for Star and Mesh Topologies

  13. 1 2 3 4 5 1 iDirect Hub Chassis • Compact, 20 Slot, 10U, 19” Rack Mountable * • Scalable – Grow As You Need • Flexible • Multiple Multi-inroute Networks Within the Same Chassis * • Multiple RF Outputs – Up to 5 Different Satellites From One Chassis • M:N Universal Line Card Redundancy • N:1 Power and Fan Redundancy Model 1IF Hub Model 5IF Hub

  14. iDirect Line Cards • Universal Line Cards have one Modulator and Demodulator • Allows an Operator to scale services as needed • Create any type of service (CIR) within one carrier • 1:1 or 1:N Redundancy • Hot Swappable • Same cards for any band (Ku, C, Extended C, Ka) • SCPC Service

  15. Virtual Network Operator Ideal For Non-facilities Based Providers of Satellite Services Enables Operators to Share a Hub Chassis Complete with Separate Network Management Capabilities Each VNO’s Traffic is Entirely Segregated * Hub Product Options - VNO VNO Line Card VNO License VNO NMS VNO PP VNO Private or Shared Network HNO Teleport VNO NOC PP WAN NMS VNO NMS HNO Private Network HNO Shared Network Flexibility Slide

  16. Private Hub Ideal For Corporations that Need Private Network TDM/TDMA Star Network with all iDirect Features Provides One Inbound/Outbound Network Capability Native IP Replacement of Frame Relay Networks Supports Standard Outdoor Electronics (BUC/LNB) Completely Redundant Remote Site VoIP Customer HQ iDirect Satellite Router LAN Switch iDirect Private Hub NMS Server(s) WAN Remote Site Protocol Processor(s) VoIP LAN Switch Hub Product Options – Private Hub

  17. Mini Hub 15 Users and 30 User Licenses Ideal For Managed Small Star Service TDM/TDMA Star Network with all iDirect Features Provides One Inbound/Outbound Network Capability Supports Standard Outdoor Electronics (BUC/LNB) No Redundancy Remote Site VoIP Customer HQ iDirect Satellite Router LAN Switch iDirect Min Hub NMS Server WAN Remote Site Protocol Processor VoIP LAN Switch Hub Product Options – Mini Hub

  18. iDS Software • Layer 2 Features • 802.1q VLANs • 802.1p Priority Bits • MTU Auto-discovery Integrated with TCP Acceleration • Security • AES/3DES Encryption (Optional) • FIPS Certified Version (Optional) • Hub Authentication • Satcom • Turbo Product Codes FEC • L-Band (Ku/C/Ka) • QPSK. BPSK, 8PSK* • Interface to Integrate with Auto-pointing Antenna’s • Automatic Uplink Power Control • TDMA, Mesh and SCPC • Mobile Mode (Secure/Insecure) • Management • Centralized Management • Over the air upgrades • Configuration Backup & Rollback • IP Routing Software • RIPv2 • Static Routes • IGMP, IRDP • Performance Enhancement • TCP Acceleration, HTTP Acceleration, RTTM Feature Set, cRTP • IP Features • Local DNS Caching • DHCP and DHCP Helper • NAT (PAT) • Quality of Service and Filtering • System QoS - Rate Limits, CIR (Dynamic & Static), Minimum CIR • CIR Reallocation, Sticky CIR, CIR by Demand, Group CIR • Application QoS - Class Based Weight Fair Queuing • Filters – Access Control Lists (ACL) • QoS by VLANs Centrally Managed Slide

  19. Manageability – Network Operator • Central Management and Simplicity allows better customer service and support • Industry Leading NMS • Integrated Features Management • Centrally Manage all Remotes (Software Updates and Configurations) • Lower Operations Costs

  20. iDirect Network Management System • Integrated NMS System • ALL Features Manageable from NMS • Application QoS, CIR, VLANs, IP • Comprehensive Network Management System • Configuration, Monitoring, Fault Isolation, Analysis • Client-Server, 3-Tier Architecture • Modularity, Flexibility, Simplifies Maintenance • Linux Server Back-End • Performance, Stability, Maturity, Accessibility • SQL Database • SNMP Proxy

  21. iBuilder Screen Shots Intuitive & Information Rich Data Entry Forms Major Network Components Accessed Through Tree View Template Based Configurations

  22. Inroute Slot Allocation Before/After Rate Shaping iMonitor Screen Shots IP Activity by Protocol Historical Data

  23. Components of the Global Edge Connect Solution • iDirect VSAT and Hub • Used for Backhaul • Terrestrial Wireless Solution • WiFi Access Distribution • iCAS Compression Server Solution • Compression of Web Traffic on the Outbound • Saves Expensive Bandwidth • OSS/BSS Solution • Billing, Accounting, Configuration, Provisioning, Activation, Customer Care, Alarms and Management

  24. Internet Overview of Major Subsystems DTH VSAT Ku-Band Transponder Enterprise LAN or Residential PC Central Hub Teleport’s RF Chain iDirect 5IF or 1IF Hub C-Band Transponder Wi-Fi Access Point Relay iDirect VSAT System OSS/BSS Hotzone Gateway iDirect Protocol Processor VSAT Trunk iDirect NMS Enterprise LAN Upstream Router Wi-Fi Access Point Relay Wi-Fi CPE Load Balancer Long Range Wi-Fi Access Point OSS/BSS Hotspot Controller (Optional) iDirect Compression and Acceleration Servers Edge Router with Firewall Residential PC Satellite Earth Station at Center of Each City Wi-Fi CPE NMS/OSS/BSS Server

  25. Application Performance – End Customer • Optimized For IP Applications * • TCP Optimization (TCP and HTTP) * • Real Time Traffic Management Features (Voice, Video) * • Built-in Encryption (AES/3DES) * • External Acceleration/QoS * Transactions Video VoIP Citrix Web Browsing ERP Solutions Oracle Financial Applications BackOffice IPSec Customer Value Slide

  26. Scalability – End Customer • Up to 18.0 Mbps downstream • Up to 4.2 Mbps Upstream • Rapid Bandwidth Allocation • Configurable Data Rates * • Committed Information Rates * • Increase Bandwidth as needed Customer Value Slide

  27. High Network Availability – End Customer • Superior Error Correction Techniques Eliminate Weather Related Performance Degradation * • Automatic End-to-End power control • Overcomes rain fade conditions especially when using Ku-Band • Reliable Hardware • Field Proven over 3 years • Adaptive Inbound Channels (Q4 ’05) * Customer Value Slide

  28. Flexibility – End Customer • Star Topology • SCPC Topology • Star/Mesh Topology • Encrypted Networks Customer Value Slide

  29. Centrally Managed – End Customer • Integrated Single Box Solution * • (Modem, Router, QoS, Encryption, Acceleration) • iDirect iDS Software * • Centrally Managed * Customer Value Slide

  30. Enterprise Class Application Support Application Performance Slide

  31. Bandwidth Efficiency – Network Operator • Pure IP over the Air (No MPEG or ATM Encapsulation) • Highest IP Throughput (~ 98% Payload efficiency) * • Automatic Power, Frequency & Timing Control (Highly Efficient TDMA) • Rapid Dynamic Allocation Algorithms & MF-TDMA * • cRTP Reduces VoIP Bandwidth by more then 50% • 1.2 Carrier Spacing – Save ~15% • Adaptive Inbound Channel (Q4 ’05) * NetOp. Value Slide

  32. Scalability – Network Operator • Scale the Hub with Business Demands and Growth * • Multiple Outroutes in One Chassis * • Up to 5 Satellites from one chassis * • Multi-Inroute MF-TDMA Networks (Varying Sizes) * • Carriers can grow in 1 bps increments • Add Capacity and Processing Power only as needed • Line Card technology allows one to scale as required NetOp. Value Slide

  33. Traffic Management – Network Operator • Superior Traffic Management allows an operator to use the bandwidth in an optimal manner while guaranteeing application performance • CIRs, Minimum and Maximum Rates per Remote • Dynamic CIR assures Rapid Allocation of Bandwidth * • Application-QoS provides Better Performance * • End-to-End VLANs Segregates Customers Traffic * • AES/3DES Encryption Provides Security (by remote) * • Enables SLA Assurance to Customer Voice email ERP NetOp. Value Slide

  34. Flexibility – Network Operator • Flexibility allows one to deploy and support different market requirements using the same technology • MF-TDMA Star or i-SCPC or Star/Mesh * • Supports C/Extended-C/Ku/Ka-band • Mobile Mode Support * • Any Transponder on Satellite • Support for Virtual Network Operators * NetOp. Value Slide

  35. Network QoS Ensures proper priority across shared medium * 5 CIR (Static or Dynamic, application Triggered) 3 QoS, SAR, CIR on the outroute 7 Feathering of Timeslots minimizes jitter affects * 4 SAR, Fragments and Interleaves to ensure proper dequeuing * 2 QoS identifies, classifies and prioritizes traffic * 1 cRTP reduces overall bandwidth required 6 Real Time Traffic Management Outroute Inroute 1 2 5 75 NM-1 Hub NM-1 Application Performance Slide

  36. Central Management • Simple and Easy to Use Remote Management • Centralized Software Updates • Firmware Updates • Configuration Changes • Application QoS Configuration • VLAN / IP Configuration • AES/3DES Encryption • Bandwidth Changes • Multicast Upgrades • Reliable/Unreliable • Central Monitoring • Remote Health • Satcom Statistics • IP Statistics Centrally Managed Slide

  37. TCP and HTTP Acceleration TCP and HTTP Acceleration Available in Both Directions Queues Retransmission Resequencing Satellite www.iDirect.net TCP Session Enhanced TCP Session iDirect Remote Customer Hub/Switch Hub TCP Session Internet Router User • TCP Acceleration Process • Maintains TCP Session with Server • Maintains TCP Session with Remote (Optimized for Satellite Link) Application Performance Slide

  38. Encrypted Line Unencrypted Line AES/3DES Link Encryption Security TCP Acceleration Application QoS Headquarters LAN/WAN 3DES Link Encryption Hub Remote Site IP Router iDirect Satellite Router Protocol Processor Secure VPN Remote Site IP Router iDirect Satellite Router Internet Enterprise Security without Affecting Performance Retains the Benefits of TCP Acceleration and QoS Traffic Management Slide Application Performance Slide

  39. External Encryption Architecture Enterprise Specified Secure Link Corporate Standard Link Encryption iDirect NA Data Accelerator Application QoS Headquarters Hub Remote Site iDirect Satellite Router External Encryption iDirect NA Data Accelerator Application QoS External Encryption Use Enterprise Specified Security/Encryption Devices Data Security without Affecting Performance Retains the Benefits of TCP Acceleration and QoS Application Performance Slide

  40. Configuration Flexibility 512 kbps / 128 Kbps Small Remote Site Router 1 Mbps / 256 Kbps Medium Remote Site Router 2 Mbps / 512 Kbps With 32 kbps CIR Large Remote Site Hub Router • Each Remote Can Configured With a Different Bandwidth • Increased Bandwidth to a Remote through Configuration • Configure CIRs, Minimum and Maximum Rates • MF-TDMA provides efficient Bandwidth usage Scalability Slide

  41. 70 Mhz – Ku Up-Converter Non-iDirect Satellite Modem Cisco IP Router Mentat TCP Acceleration Packeteer QoS/Prioritization 70 Mhz Ku-Band 70 Mhz – Ku Down-Converter iDirect TCP/Web Acceleration QoS/Prioritization 3DES Encryption IP Router Satellite Modem Server Up-Converter VoIP L-Band Ku-Band Desktops LNB Competitive Solution vs. iDirectTypical Remote Site Implementation Complex, Expensive, Multiple Points of Failure, Difficult to Manage, Support Simple, Integrated, Full-featured, Cost Effective Centrally Managed Slide

  42. R1 CIR Bandwidth Allocated to R1 since Application Triggered Dynamic CIR Bandwidth Allocated to R1 in best effort manner CIR Shared Pool Shared Pool Shared Pool R1 R1 R1 Data Traffic Voice Traffic Static CIR & Dynamic CIR • Static CIR • Committed to Site even if it is not used CIR Bandwidth Allocated to R1 even if there is no traffic at Remote Shared Pool • Dynamic CIR • Allocated to a remote only when traffic present • < 1 sec allocation time • Allocation may be triggered by an Application Traffic Management Slide Scalability Slide

  43. RSV requires 1.5 dB incremental power to provide the same level of service. Other RSV 1/100 bits lost iDirect 1/100,000,000 bits lost iDirect TPC vs. RSV Downstream BER Performance Other RSV Shannon Limit At 5dB Eb/No iDirect Standard Network Operating Range High Availability Slide

  44. Application QoS - Enables real-time classification, and prioritization of data traffic Traffic prioritization can be performed using Source and/or Destination IP Address Source and/or Destination IP Subnet Source and/or Destination Port Number Source and/or Destination Port Range Diffserv and ToS Bits VLAN ID Protocol (TCP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, IGMP) Configurable Queue Lengths For Each Service Level A percentage of bandwidth assigned to each service level Configurable drop policy Traffic can be rate limited in both directions LAN Traffic Service Queues Satellite Network QoS and Prioritization Features Traffic Management Slide RTTM Slide

  45. Network Inroute 1 Inroute 2 Inroute 3 Inroute 4 rt nrt rt nrt rt nrt rt nrt Prioritization Network QoS • Hierarchical Prioritization Capability • Most Flexible QoS Capability in Industry • Most Comprehensive Prioritization Capability • Network QoS - Coupled with CIR guarantees service at the network level • Prioritize real-time traffic over non-real-time traffic across shared satellite bandwidth • Allocates traffic demand for each remote appropriately rt - Real-time Traffic (e.g. VoIP) nrt - Non-Real-time Traffic (e.g. FTP) Prevents non real time traffic from one remote impacting Real Time Traffic on a different and unrelated remote RTTM Slide

  46. SAR – Segmentation and Reassembly Packet Arrival Time FTP Packets (1500 Byte) 5 4 3 2 1 Dequeue RF Out b a 1 The Large FTP Packet will delay voice in a congested state j i h g f e d c b a VoIP Packets (60 Byte) QoS Distributor FTP Packets (1500 Byte) SAR 6 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Dequeue RF Out d 1 c b a 1 As packets are divided into equal sized packets, a voice packet has to wait a maximum of one burst. k j i h g f e d c b a VoIP Packets (60 Byte) QoS Distributor RTTM Slide

  47. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 75 R1 VoIP Packets VoIP Packets VoIP Packets Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Delay Timeslot Feathering Allocation Bandwidth allocated to R1 Delay Significant variation in delay causes jitter. VoIP Packets VoIP Packets VoIP Packets Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Delay Minimal variation in delay significantly reduces jitter. RTTM Slide

  48. Multiple Outroutes Per Chassis 1 2 1 3 1 2 4 4 1 4 1 2 3 3 4 2 3 Transponder 1 Transponder 2 Transponder 3 Transponder n • Multiple Outroutes in one Chassis • Carriers can be on multiple transponders • Highly Scalable Carriers 128K-9M (1 kbps increments) • Multiple Private Networks Per Chassis (Up to 20 Solo-Networks) • This example has 4 multi-inroute networks Scalability Slide

  49. One Hub Chassis provides access to… Any Transponder on satellite Up to 5 different satellites Supports C, Ku, Ka Bands Simultaneously iDirect’s Ability to Scale Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Satellite 3 Satellite 4 Satellite 5 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Transponder 1 Transponder n Transponder 1 Transponder n Transponder 1 Transponder n Transponder 1 Transponder n C-Band Extn. C-Band Ku-Band Ka-Band • 200 Khz Minimum Requirement • Compared to 4 MHz min for DVB systems • Multiple Outroutes of 9 Mbps Each with a Max. of 182 Mbps Aggregate Forward Channel Capacity • Compared to 68 Mbps Max for DVB Systems Scalability Slide

  50. Network 3 Network 2 Network 1 Network 4 Hub Slot Groups – Configuration Example Slot 19 Slot 20 Slot 12 Slot 13 Slot 14 Slot 15 Slot 16 Slot 17 Slot 18 Slot 10 Slot 11 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Spare Spare Upstream (inroute) Downstream (Outroute) Slot Group 1 Slot Group 2 Slot Group 3 Slot Group 4 Slot Group 5 Network 1 Network 2 Network 3 Network 4 Available Slot • Slot Groups 1, 2, and 3 are Jumpered on the Backplane to share timing • Network 1 has one outroute and 11 inroutes (or some spares ex, 10 inroutes and one spare) • Network 2 has one outroute and one inroute (does not use timing on the backplane) • Network 3 has one outroute and 3 inroutes (one Spare) • Network 4 has one outroute and 3 inroutes iDirect Hub Slide

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