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airPoint Nexus

The product listed on this page is retired and no longer being manufactured. It is important to note that this does not mean End-of-Life. smartBridges will continue to provide technical support for this product.

Replacement Products:
airPoint Nexus TOTAL 241 [sB3215]
airPoint Nexus TOTAL 551 [sB3216]

Product Overview

The airPoint™ Nexus is an intelligent, high performance multi-band access point designed for Near Line of Sight deployments for scalable and robust last mile wireless infrastructure.

The airPoint™ Nexus utilizes the license free ISM (and UNII) bands in 2.4 GHz or 5.2 - 5.8 GHz frequencies to deliver 23 non-overlapping channels.

Built on the award winning Nexus platform, the Point-to-Multipoint airPoint™ Nexus (sB3210) provides as much as 15 Mbps of data throughput and a range of up to 10 miles (16 km).

The Spanning Tree Protocol allows installation of redundancy in the network. The WatchGuard feature of the airPoint™ continuously monitors the device and performs an automatic recovery for realizing high system availability. The airPoint™ provides a unified Web and SNMP MIB-II based remote management interface. This allows quick integration of the airPoint™ Nexus with the industry leading EMS solutions.

The airPoint™ Nexus is a value creating access point with its intelligent networking features and carrier class attributes.

[sB3210]

Application Scenario

Feature Highlights

Intelligent multi-band access point
COFDM radio for Near Line of Sight operation
High transmit radio power and ultra high receive sensitivity for wide area coverage
Advanced RF interference mitigation and resistance to multi-path delays
Based on IEEE 802.11 a/b/g to ensure interoperability with third party client devices
Ideal migration path for existing 802.11b networks
Centralized RADIUS based access authentication to prevent unauthorized use of the infrastructure
Programmable upstream/downstream data throughput setting for individual clients
Wireless access point with integrated Layer 3 wide area edge router functions
Remote Web and SNMP based Management
Purpose built for harsh outdoor environments

Value Creating License free broadband

Why pay for expensive licensed bands to avoid RF congestion? The airPoint™ Nexus utilizes the license free ISM (and UNII) bands in 2.4 GHz or 5.2 - 5.8 GHz frequencies to deliver 23 non-overlapping channels. The Dual N-connectors allow Hi-band (5.x GHz) and Lo Band (2.4 GHz) antennas to be installed together. In the event of RF congestion, the Nexus' software tunable radios can remotely change frequency bands. In addition, the radio employs advanced interference mitigation techniques to provide high availability to clients.

Use of the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g industry standards allows interoperability with third party clients. The multi-band radio provides an easy migration path to upgrade the existing 802.11b based wireless networks and investment protection for the equipment.

Intelligent Features for Robust and Scalable Networks

The airPoint™ Nexus is an access point with Layer 3 wide area edge router capabilities for deploying hierarchical networks. Centralized RADIUS access authentication prevents unauthorized use of the infrastructure. The bandwidth management capability coupled with multiple service profiles allows individual time-of-day based upstream/downstream bandwidth allocation for each client.

Carrier Class Attributes

The purpose built airPoint™ Nexus with electrical overstress protection can withstand harsh outdoor operating environments ranging from -49º F to 140º F (-45º C to +60º C) and very humid or very dry conditions. The rust proof plenum rated metal enclosure with enclosed N-connectors give added protection from environmental conditions.

Quick and Easy Deployment

Deployment of large wireless networks has never been easier. With our easy to use access points and simple to use software, the network can be setup rapidly. Dual powered Ethernet Ports allow for back-to-back connectivity (daisy chaining) with two other PoE enabled devices. This can be used for setting up a WiPoP or a repeater.

airPoint Nexus [sB3210] Technical Specifications

RADIO PARAMETERS
Radio Frequency Bands	License Exempt ISM and UNII bands 2.400 - 2.485 GHz, 5.250 - 5.350, 5.470 - 5.725, 5.725 -5.875 GHz
Wireless Modulations	COFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64QAM Modulation DSSS with CCK, BPSK, QPSK Modulation Self-adapting modulation to maintain optimal link performance under different environmental conditions
Data Rates	54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps (5.x GHz) 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
Typical Transmit Output Power at the external N connector (dBm)	+26 to -4 @ 1 Mbps, +23 to -4 @ 54 Mbps (2.4 GHz) +21 to -4 @ 6 Mbps, +18 to -4 @ 54 Mbps (5.x GHz)
Typical Receive sensitivity at the external N connector (dBm)	-97 @ 1 Mbps, -73 @ 54 Mbps (2.4 GHz) -91 @ 6 Mbps, -69 @ 54 Mbps (5.x GHz) Self-adapting, depending on the radio modulation
RF Interference Mitigation	TPC/DFS^{^} (IEEE 802.11d/h), Tight Spectral Mask, Multi-band, Squelch control
RF Channels	23 non-overlapping channels*, 20 MHz channel width
Wireless System Gain	Varies with radio modulation and frequency band selection.
Wireless Error Correction	FEC, ARQ
OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
Standards Compliance	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, 802.11d and sB Enhanced mode
Recommended Max Link Distance	FCC 2.4 GHz: 10 miles (16 km) using 19dBi Sector Antenna and 24dBi CPE Antenna FCC 5.8 GHz: 10 miles (16 km) using 17dBi sector Antenna and 29dBi CPE Antenna ETSI 2.4 GHz [EIRP 20dBm]: 2.5 miles (4 km) using external 19dBi Sector Antenna and 24dBi Grid CPE Antenna ETSI 5.470 - 5.725 GHz [EIRP 30dBm]: 5 miles (8 km) using 17dBi Sector Antenna and 29dBi Dish CPE Antenna
Operating Modes	Fully transparent Bridge, Router or NAT
Typical Useful Throughput	Up to 15 Mbps
Data Throughput Turbo Booster	Compression for high spectral efficiency
Clients Supported	Up to 128 clients per radio (Available shared Bandwidth <15 Mbps)
Bandwidth Management	MAC based management for upstream and downstream rates on wireless interface
Calendar Function	Time-of-day based service profiles for managing different SLA
NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
Data Security	TKIP/RC4 and WEP 64/128
Client Privacy	Block client to client communication for ensuring privacy
Network Redundancy	Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1d)
VLAN	VLAN Passthrough
External RADIUS Support	Authentication and Bandwidth Control
Layer 3 Routing	RIPv2
High Availability System	Self-monitoring and auto-recovery WatchGuard with Hardened Linux OS. Redundancy for Ethernet ports.
Network Support	DHCP Client, Relay and Client, NTP Client, PPPoE Relay Agent
Wireless Network Access Control	MAC Authentication
Management Utilities	Link test, remote wireless firmware upgrade, Link Budget calculator, Device Discovery tool^{^}, Radio and Ethernet Traffic Statistics, Configurable Syslog reports and SNMP traps
Management Interface	Web and SNMP based management, SNMP v2c (MIB II compliant). Click here to view web demo.
Network Management System (NMS)	Easy integration with 3rd party NMS. Application note and scripts available for MRTG.
PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE PARAMETERS
Network Connection	Dual IEEE 802.3 compliant 10/100 BaseT with Auto MDI/MDX, lightning surge protected. Power output on 2nd Ethernet port for daisy chaining.
External Antenna Connection	Two N (Female) Bulkhead Connectors (50 Ohm)
PoE Injector PRO (Included) [sB2840]	Built-in lightning surge protection. Remote radio hardware reset capability. Rated for outdoor use (sheltered). Grounding Cable provided as accessory. http://www.smartbridges.com/products/poeinexus.asp
Power Consumption	48V, 200mA (9.6W), with Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injector
Power Adapter (Included)	Input: 100V to 240V AC, 50-60 Hz Output: 48V DC, 32 Watts Indoor rated
LED Indicators	Ultra bright LEDs for outdoor viewing of RF and Ethernet activity.
Motherboard	Purpose built for harsh environments; extended temperature range electronics, ESD and electrical overstress protection.
Radio Operating Environment	-49ºF to +140ºF (-45ºC to +60ºC) 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity; outdoor rated
Enclosure	Plenum rated metal enclosure
Mounting Accessory (Included)	Complete mounting kit for installation on wall or pole
Dimensions and Weight (Shipping)	11.5" x 11" x 4.5" (292 x 279 x 114 mm), approx. 7.28 lbs (3.3 kg)
Certification	USA: FCC 47 CFR Part 15C, Section 15.247, 15.407 - FCC ID: PWG NEXUS1 and NEXUS2 Europe: ETSI 301 893, CE! Marked, WEEE compliance Canada: RSS 139

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Last updated on Thursday, June 12, 2008