The segments can be either direct point-to-point links or multipoint links which are attained through branching units.
2.
Often the point to multipoint links are installed to reduce the cost of infrastructure and increase the number of CPE's and connectivity.
3.
A radio modem transmits data over a wireless connection to another radio modem over a point-to-point or-multipoint link.
4.
Also known as a " multidrop " link, a multipoint link is a link that connects " two or more " nodes.
5.
Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint links are very popular in the wireless industry and when paired with other high-capacity wireless links or technologies such as backhaul.