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airPoint Nexus TOTAL 551

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 TOTAL 551 (sB3214V) is a value-creating access point, able to deliver 24 non-overlapping channels in Near Line of Sight conditions using the license free ISM (and UNII) bands in the 5.1 - 5.8 GHz frequencies. Designed for challenging outdoor environments, it provides as much as 15 Mbps of data throughput and a range of up to 10 miles (16 km).

High system availability is realized through the Spanning Tree Protocol, which provides for redundancy in the network and the WatchGuard feature, which continuously monitors the device and performs an automatic recovery when necessary. While a unified Web and SNMP based remote management interface allows quick integration of the airPoint Nexus TOTAL with industry leading EMS solutions.

[sB3214V]

Application Scenario

Feature Highlights

Intelligent 5.x GHz access point
Up to 15 Mbps of throughput using high transmit radio power and ultra high receive sensitivity for wide area coverage
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 802.11a to ensure interoperability with third party client devices
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 TOTAL utilizes the license free ISM (and UNII) bands in the 5.1 - 5.8 GHz frequencies to deliver 24 non-overlapping channels. In the event of RF congestion, the software tunable Nexus radio can remotely change frequency bands. In addition, the radio employs advanced interference mitigation techniques to provide high availability to clients.

Use of the IEEE 802.11a industry standard allows for interoperability with third party clients.

Intelligent Features for Robust and Scalable Networks

The airPoint Nexus TOTAL 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 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 based remote management interface. This allows for quick integration of the airPoint Nexus TOTAL with the industry leading EMS solutions.

The purpose built airPoint Nexus TOTAL 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 point and simple-to-use software, the network can be set up 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 TOTAL 551 [sB3214V] Technical Specifications

RADIO PARAMETERS
Availability	Now
Radio Frequency Bands	License Exempt ISM and UNII bands: 5.150 - 5.250, 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)
Typical Transmit Output Power with internal antenna (dBm)	+36 to +8 @ 1 Mbps, +33 to +8 @ 54 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
Typical Receive sensitivity with internal antenna (dBm)	-103 @ 6 Mbps, -82 @ 54 Mbps (5.x GHz) Self-adapting, depending on the radio modulation
Typical Transmit Output Power at the external N connector (dBm)	+21 to -4 @ 6 Mbps, +18 to -4 @ 54 Mbps (5.x GHz)
Typical Receive sensitivity at the external N Connector (dBm)	-91 @ 6 Mbps, -69 @ 54 Mbps (5.x GHz) Self-adapting, depending on the radio modulation
RF Interference Mitigation	TPC/DFS (IEEE 802.11h), Tight Spectral Mask, Receive signal threshold control (Squelch)
RF Channels	24 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 802.11a/b/g, 802.11d and sB Enhanced Mode
Recommended Max Link Distance	FCC 5.8 GHz: 10 miles (16 km) using external 17dBi Sector Antenna and 29dBi CPE Antenna 2.5 miles (4 km) using integrated 12dBi integrated Sector Antenna and 17dBi CPE Antenna ETSI 5.470 - 5.725 GHz [EIRP 30dBm]: 2.5 miles (4km) using external 17dBi Sector Antenna and 29dBi Dish CPE Antenna 1.3 miles (2km) using 12dBi integrated Sector Antenna and 17dBi CPE Antenna
Operating Modes	Fully transparent Bridge
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 <30 Mbps)
Bandwidth Management ( SLA )	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)
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, VLAN and MPLS pass through
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
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 seamless daisy chaining
Integrated Antenna	12 dBi for 5.x GHz, vertical polarization model
External Antenna Connection	One N (Female) Bulkhead Connectors (50 Ohm) System certification with a large number of 3rd party antennas
PoEI Adaptor (Included) [sB2843]	Built-in lightning surge protection. Remote radio hardware reset capability. Input: 100V to 240V AC, 47-63 Hz; Output: 48V DC, 0.67A, 32 Watts
Power Consumption	48V, 200mA (9.6W), with Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injector
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	Outdoor rated UV stabilized plastic
Mounting Accessory (Included)	Complete swivel mounting kit for installation on wall or pole
Dimensions and Weight	Shipping: 12" x 12" x 6" (305 x 305 x 152 mm), approx. 7.72lbs (3.5 kg) Unit (without mounting accessory): 11.1" x 11.2" x 2.4" (280 x 285 x 60 mm), approx. 4.45 lb (2.1 kg)
Certification	USA: FCC 47 CFR Part 15C, Section 15.247, 15.407 - FCC ID: PWG NEXUS1/2 Europe: ETSI 301 893, CE! Marked, WEEE compliant Canada: RSS 139

^* All channels may not be available in your regulatory domain
^# Expected Performance. Subject to RSSI and link conditions.

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Last updated on Thursday, June 12, 2008