The research scope of Shadowband Systems, Inc. includes several components. On the networking side: (1) advanced network architectural design, (2) optical fiber network restoration and survivability, (3) network reliability and security enhancements. And for the wireless communication side (which involves Bluetooth, wireless LAN devices, wireless mobile and satellite communication systems), the focus is on (4) wireless communications system performance enhancement & optimization, and (5) wireless communication system hardware research & development. The research involves networking equipment analysis and testing, networking performance simulation (GlomoSim, NS-2, OPNET, COMNET-III, WANDL, etc.), wireless communication system simulation (C, VC++, Matlab/Simulink, SystemView, etc.), as well as various types of wireless hardware, firmware, and software prototype development and testing. Shadowband Systems, Inc. also possess the most advanced wireless communications development, testing, and measurement devices as well as the equipment for IP, Giga-bit Ethernet, and ATM optical fiber networking. The company currently has two R&D sites, the company R&D headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The scientists and engineers of Shadowband Systems are highly educated and have significant experience in research and development of networking based system solutions.