Firetide wireless mesh to deliver real-time surveillance for MRT in KL

A high-bandwidth wireless mesh access network by Firetide has been selected by global IT service provider LG CNS to deliver real-time video capabilities for Malaysia MRT.

The project, one of the largest transportation mobility projects in the country's history, will cost an estimated $ 120 million to construct and will include 31 complete station communications systems, video, security, broadcasting, command and control and onboard wireless Internet access. It's slated for completion in 2015.

The Firetide solution will include 600 outdoor wireless mesh nodes, delivering more than 100Mbps of throughput to effectively support high-definition video feeds as well as seamless hand-offs at high speeds.

To provide reliable Wi-Fi access to passengers, the Malaysia MRT system will also include 130 Tri-band Dual Radio wireless access points. Their modular design enables full network and software integration into the Firetide wireless mesh network while permitting independent physical placement of the hardware to provide optimal accessibility for Wi-Fi clients.

Currently, line #1 in Kuala Lumpur -- covering 51 km and 31 stations -- is under construction. The system is expected to be fully operational in 2015, with other lines to be added in the future.