Connectivity as a Service (CaaS)
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EdgeLink Daisy
Secure Downstream Connectivity | Intersection Extension

Key Features

  • Piggyback Multiple Intersections Behind a Single Cellular Edge
  • No Additional SIMs for downstream sites
  • Layer 2 Extension Option
  • Compatible with existing ITS hardware
  • Outbound-Initiated Connectivity that eliminates inbound port forwarding and complex, static NAT mappings.
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • Ideal for Hills, Corridors, and Rural Clusters
  • Rapid Deployment using existing or short-run infrastructure
  • Automated failover paths if primary link degrades
  • No MAC exposure to public networks

What is EdgeLink Daisy?

EdgeLink Daisy extends the reach of a single EdgeLink router by securely connecting multiple downstream intersections behind it, without needing additional cellular subscriptions. Think of it as a Daisychain behind an EdgeLink. Using Layer 2 extensions, Daisy allows agencies to piggyback nearby intersections over local wireless, fiber, or copper interconnect, all while maintaining the same zero-trust, encrypted CaaS overlay.

One cellular edge → multiple connected intersections.

Common Daisy Scenarios

  • One 5G EdgeLink at a hilltop cabinet feeding 2–3 downstream intersections
  • Fiber or copper extension between closely spaced cabinets
  • Wireless point-to-point bridge for short-range intersection aggregation
  • Temporary construction corridors with shared backhaul
  • Rural arterial stretches where fiber trenching is cost-prohibitive

How EdgeLink Daisy Works

  • Primary EdgeLink Router establishes secure CaaS overlay over 5G
  • Downstream intersections connect locally to EdgeLink via Wireless bridge (Layer 2), Fiber extension, and Copper Interconnect.
  • All downstream devices inherit such as Secure private IP addressing, Encrypted transport, and Centralized access control
  • Traffic appears at the TMC as native devices, not exposed public IPs.
  • Rural arterial stretches where fiber trenching is cost-prohibitive

No reconfiguration of carrier NATs. No firewall gymnastics. Just efficiency + instant network magic.

Technical Specifications
CaaS Platform

Supported Daisy Connection Types

Extension Type Layer Typical Use
Wireless Bridge Layer 2 Hills, LOS corridors, short-range links
Fiber Extension Layer 2 Adjacent cabinets, conduit-ready sites
Copper Interconnect Layer 2 Adjacent cabinets

Typical Use Case

Daisy Extensions → EdgeLink (Primary) → Secure CaaS Overlay → Traffic Management Center

  • Low-latency performance
  • No rip-and-replace of existing hardware
  • Deploy with zero downtime

Technical Overview

Category Values
Primary Backhaul 5G Sub-6 SA/NSA with LTE fallback and Dual SIM auto-failover
Security WireGuard-based encrypted overlay and Device-only private keys
Management Zero-config provisioning and Centralized monitoring and support

Why Agencies Use EdgeLink Daisy

  • Scale ITS deployments without redesigning existing networks, and leveraging existing infrastructure
  • Reduce cellular routers and SIM costs by aggregating multiple intersections behind a single EdgeLink
  • Efficiently extend connectivity to nearby intersections using local transport
  • Scale corridors and clusters intentionally, vs one cabinet at a time

Interested in EdgeLink Daisy?

Schedule an evaluation to see how EdgeLink Daisy can connect multiple intersections with a single cellular edge. Email us at sales@lvl8labs.com