Deployed fixed VSAT terminalVSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) is a satellite technology that enables real-time broadband communication in areas where traditional terrestrial infrastructure is not available or has limitations. Satellite networks are comprised of space segment, hubs and remote site equipment.
Space Segment
The satellites' transponders receive signals from the earth, amplify them, and then retransmit the signals back to earth. CapRock leases space segment on over forty satellites around the globe to provide these connections. This enables CapRock to choose satellites based on the coverage requirements and technical fit that best meets the specific customer needs.Hubs
The hub or master earth station, which includes an antenna typically larger than 4.5 meters in diameter, controls the operation of the network. Several hubs operated on the same site are referred to as a teleport. CapRock’s network includes five international teleports, strategically located to provide optimum coverage.Remote Site Equipment
The remote site equipment is used to connect the client's local area and telephone networks to other networks over satellite (e.g. corporate Internet). The outdoor equipment including the antenna and the transmission gear is referred to as the VSAT terminal. CapRock deploys different antenna types based on whether customers' operations are on land or at sea or require fixed or transportable configurations. The indoor equipment includes the network gateway (i.e. satellite, modem, Ethernet switch and router) that provides the interface for the connection of phones, fax machines and computers.