The .CONNECT network is a satellite based IP network that is configured in a star topology. The star topology consists of a Hub and many remotes. The remotes pass traffic to the Hub on a shared inroute carrier using Deterministic-TDMA (D-TDMA). On the outroute or downstream all traffic is broadcast on a TDM carrier. The .CONNECT network is ideal for networks with traffic patterns that follow a hub-to-spoke model and is bursty in nature. The system was designed and developed to be optimized for TCP/IP protocol and traffic. The highly efficient D-TDMA achieves efficiencies that are close to 95% of the configured bandwidth.

The network has features and controls that allow the system to be configured to provide QoS and other traffic engineered solutions to the users. The .CONNECT network provides TCP and Web acceleration in BOTH directions. The highly advanced .CONNECT technology is capable of providing line-rate TCP throughputs, even to one TCP session in the network. Other features of the network include an optional 3-DES link encryption that encrypts everything from the remote, local DNS cache on the remote, IP routing using RIP, and static routes.

The highly scalable and flexible broadband hub has the capability to support multiple outbounds and multiple inbounds within one hub chassis, that can also support connectivity to 5 different satellites. This architecture provides a significant cost savings to the network operator, as one can support multiple footprints without incurring the cost for additional hubs.

A .CONNECT solution based network is highly available and reliable, even with generally smaller antennas (when compared to competitive solutions). The system has built-in automatic uplink power control that ensures connectivity even through some severe weather conditions.

The .CONNECT Broadband VSAT system architecture provides the capability to support diverse applications and services such as public internet service, private intranets, closed-user groups, mobile solution, temporary and transportable solutions, voice and video services, broadcast and multicast solutions, virtual private networks, surveillance networks, and many more.