A system for providing wireless communication within a local area network (LAN)
onboard a mobile platform. The system includes at least one seat transceiver located
in a passenger seating area, and at least one passenger service unit (PSU) located
above the passenger seating area. The PSU includes at least one PSU transceiver.
Additionally, the system includes a direct path infrared (IR) signal transmission
link between the seat transceiver and the PSU transceiver. The direct path IR transmission
link transmits data between the seat transceiver and the PSU transceiver.