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airPoint Nexus TOTAL 551

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Product Overview

The sB3216 [airPoint™ Nexus TOTAL 551] is a Near Line of Sight (NrLOS), COFDM wireless IP infrastructure solution for deploying large and scalable Radio Access Networks. The sB3216 is built upon the award winning Nexus platform. It operates in the license free UNI 5.x GHz bands and supports both Point-to-Point (PtP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) wireless broadband applications (Please refer to sB3215 for 2.4 GHz operation). Advanced RF interference mitigation, resistance to multi-path delays, and advanced Layer 3 networking features of sB3216 help realize affordable and reliable wireless broadband communication.

In Point-to-Point (PtP) mode sB3216 can provide as much as 25 Mbps of TCP/IP data throughput and range of up to 40 Km. The Bandwidth Management, Voice, Data traffic prioritization, QoS, Multicast capability ensures reliable delivery of Voice over IP (VoIP), high definition video and prioritized data traffic, all “converged” over the radio access network.

smartBridges has enhanced the widely available, state-of-the-art COFDM wireless technology to carrier grade robustness. Click here to view Technology Comparison Chart. The sB3216 performance can be further enhanced with the smartBridges proprietary technology extensions to derive superior performance. The sB3216 can be customized for specific projects to provide variable channel width, licensed frequency support, noise immunity and data traffic turbo booster.

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Application Scenario

Feature Highlights

Best-in-class radio performance with COFDM technology to ensure high data rates and spectral efficiency
Advanced RF interference mitigation and resistance to multi-path delays
High transmit radio power and ultra high receive sensitivity for Long-Range™ coverage
Up to 25 Mbps of throughput in PtP mode, support of up to 128 clients and Multiple VSSID
Programmable upstream/downstream data throughput settings for individual clients
Optimized for VoIP traffic with small UDP packets
IEEE 802.11a standard compliance. sB Enhanced mode significantly extends the performance benchmarks
Centralized RADIUS based access authentication to prevent unauthorized use of the infrastructure
Secure data communication using 802.11i with 128 bit AES (U.S. Govt. FIPS 197 compliant)
Fully transparent Bridge, Router or NAT mode for hierarchical network design
Unified Web and SNMP MIB-II compliant remote management interface
Purpose built for harsh outdoor environments; encased in heavy-duty UV stable plastic housing, this fully weatherized outdoor unit operates in temperatures ranging from -49ºF to +140ºF (-45ºC to +60ºC)

Intelligent Networking Capabilities

QoS, VLAN pass through and bandwidth management allows for increased Return on Investment with personalized Service Level Agreements (SLAs) offerings. QoS capabilities of the sB3216 enables operators to optimize the performance and usage of the wireless network. 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 sB3216 incorporates electrical overstress protection to 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 IP65 outdoor rated UV stabilized plastic enclosure give added protection from environmental conditions.

The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) allows installation of redundancy in the network. The WatchGuard feature of the radio continuously monitors the device and performs an automatic recovery for realizing high system availability. The sB3216 provides a unified Web and SNMP based remote device management interface. This allows for quick integration of the sB3216 with the industry leading NMS solutions

Quick and Easy Deployment

Field installation is expensive and time-consuming; therefore, the sB3216 is designed for rapid out-of-the-box installation. The easy-to-use software makes setting up the network quick and cost-effective. The integrated high performance antenna is suitable for servicing most subscribers. External high gain antenna can be connected via the N-connector when added range is needed. This flexibility allows a single base station to meet a variety of subscriber installation requirements.

airPoint Nexus TOTAL 551 [sB3216V-02] Technical Specifications

RADIO PARAMETERS
Model No	sB3216V-02
Radio Frequency Bands	License Exempt UNII bands: 5.150 - 5.250, 5.250 - 5.350, 5.470 - 5.725, 5.725 - 5.875 GHz , Licensed band operation from 4.8 to 5.9 GHz bands^{^}
Typical Transmit Output Power (EIRP) with Internal Antenna (dBm)	+39 to +13 @ 6 Mbps,+36 to +13 @ 36 Mbps, +35 to +13 @ 54 Mbps
Typical Receive Sensitivity with Internal Antenna (dBm)	-108 @ 6 Mbps, -99 @ 36 Mbps, -86 @ 54 Mbps. Self-adapting, depending on the radio modulation
Typical Transmit Output Power at the External N Connector (dBm)	+22 to -4 @ 6 Mbps, +20 to -4 @ 36 Mbps, +18 to -4 @ 54 Mbps
Typical Receive Sensitivity at the External N Connector (dBm)	-91 @ 6 Mbps, -82 @ 36 Mbps, -69 @ 54 Mbps. Self-adapting, depending on the radio modulation
RF Interference Mitigation	TPC/DFS (IEEE 802.11d/h), Tight Spectral Mask, Carrier sensing receive signal threshold control (Squelch Control), Proprietary Advanced Noise Immunity^{^}
RF Channels	24 non-overlapping channels, 20 MHz channel width, 5/10 or 40 MHz channel width and customized channel plan for up to x non-overlapping channels^{^}
Wireless Modulations	COFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64QAM Modulation Self-adapting modulation to maintain optimal link performance under different environmental conditions
Media Access Control (MAC) Method	HCF (Hybrid Controlled Channel Access, Enhanced Distributed Channel Access), DCF (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance, RTS/CTS)
Data Rates	108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, Mbps
Wireless Error Correction	FEC, ARQ
Wireless System Gain	Varies with self adapting radio modulation mode, frequency and channel width selection
OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
Standards Compliance	IEEE 802.11a, d, h, i, Proprietary sB Enhanced Mode^{^}
Recommended Max Link Distance	For Point to Point Backhaul links [FCC 5.8 GHz EIRP limit 48dBm]: 40 km using external 31 dBi Antenna on Both Radios 4 km using integrated Antenna on both Radios For Point to Multi-Point Links [FCC 5.8 GHz EIRP limit 36dBm]: 8 km using external 17 dBi AP Antenna and 25 dBi CPE Antenna 4 Km using integrated Antenna and 17 dBi integrated CPE Antenna For Point to Multi-Point and Point-to-Point Links [ETSI 5.8 GHz EIRP limit 23 dBm]: 2 km using external 17 dBi AP Antenna and 21 dBi CPE Antenna 1.5 km using 14 dBi integrated Antenna on both Radios
Typical Useful Throughput^#	Up to 25 Mbps TCP/IP in Point-to-Point mode and 20 Mbps TCP/IP in Point-to-Multi-Point mode Up to 30 Mbps UDP in Point-to-Point mode and 25 Mbps UDP in Point-to-Multi-Point mode Up to 10 Mbps Multicast in Point-to-Point mode and 8 Mbps Multicast in Point-to-Multi-Point mode
Data Throughput Turbo Booster	Throughput booster in Point-to-Point mode^{^{^}}
Packet Processing Capacity (PPS)	Data : TBD, VOIP: TBD and Video : TBD
Maximum Packet Size	1520 bytes
Clients Supported	Up to 128 clients per radio, Multiple VSSID^{^}
NETWORKING FEATURES
Operating Modes	Fully transparent Bridge and RIPv2 Router modes
Network Redundancy	Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1d)
External RADIUS Support	Authentication and Bandwidth Control
Layer 3 Routing	RIPv2
Network Support	DHCP Client, Relay and Client, NTP Client, PPPoE Relay Agent, VLAN and MPLS pass through
Bandwidth Management ( SLA )	MAC or IP based bandwidth management for upstream and downstream rates on wireless interface
Traffic Prioritization (QoS)	IEEE 802.11e for voice, video and data traffic gives multimedia traffic capability, Layer 3 QoS priority queues^{^}
SECURITY FEATURES
Data Security	IEEE 802.11i (WEP 64/128, WPA/WPA2/802.1x,EAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP-MSCHAP,EAP-TLS), 128 bit AES ( U.S. Govt. FIPS 197) compatible (Hardware Accelerated) on wireless interface
Client Privacy	Block client to client communication for ensuring privacy
Wireless Network Access Control	MAC Authentication - internal ACL and RADIUS, PPPoE Relay Agent
VLAN Support	IEEE802.1Q, Management VLAN and VLAN Pass through, User VLAN and VLAN split. 2 IPs for VLAN communication^{^}
MANAGEMENT FEATURES
Device Management Interface	Web and SNMP based remote management
Remote Management Management	SNMP v2 support, Network Management System^{^}
Device 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
Calendar Function	Time-of-day based service profiles for managing different SLA
High Availability System	Self-monitoring and auto-recovery. WatchGuard with Hardened Linux OS.
PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE PARAMETERS
Network Connection	Dual IEEE 802.3 compliant 10/100 BaseT with Auto MDI/MDX, electrical surge protected.
Integrated Antenna	12 dBi 60º/15º antenna
External Antenna Connection	One N (Female) Bulkhead Connectors (50 Ohm)
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 (IP 65)
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)
Environmental and Waste Management Compliance	ROHS, WEEE, 100% Recyclable Biodegradable packaging
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

^{^}Feature upgrade option for special projects. Please consult the sales manager for more details.
^* 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 Monday, August 04, 2008