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airClient 241

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Product Overview The airClient 241 (sB3417) is a Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), designed specifically for carriers and communication service providers to establish end-to-end high performance, license exempt wireless infrastructure capable of delivering data and voice applications. This revolutionary CPE can be self-installed by the subscribers to eliminate the truck-roll, thus making it suitable for highly scalable and large network deployments. The advanced COFDM radio design extends the wireless service coverage in Near Line of Sight (NrLOS) conditions. The airClient 241 is available in many software configurations and two form factors to suit individual project requirements. Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and bandwidth management for the wireless interface make the airClient 241 the intelligent choice for neighborhood-wide ISP networks. The special hardware and software features significantly simplify how a subscriber can self-install the CPE and connect to the service provider’s network. When used with smartBridges suite of remote management solutions, service providers can realize significant cost savings on new subscriber provisions. Maintenance and after-sales support costs are also reduced. Back to top

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Summary of airClient 241 features and benefits

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Application Scenario

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Feature Highlights

Intelligent Networking Features for Data and Voice Services
Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization, bandwidth management for the wireless interface make airClient 241 the intelligent choice for enterprise class customers. The ability to guarantee bandwidth to critical applications, limit bandwidth to low priority applications, and provide end-to-end QoS, ensures enhanced performance for data and voice traffic.

The airClient 241 includes Network Address Translation (NAT) and Router capabilities for isolating the service provider's network. When used with airPoint™ Nexus, the airClient 241 can support unlimited MACs as a fully transparent bridge for joining remote network segments.

Subscriber Provisioning and Management System
Field installation is time consuming and expensive; therefore, the airClient 241 is designed for rapid out-of-the-box installation. Service providers can now better manage and support the airClient 241 installed at the customer premise through the optional Auto-Configuration System (ACS) and Device Management System (DMS). Every time the CPE associates to the service provider’s network, the ACS automatically authenticates and configures the CPE with the correct bandwidth settings, device parameters, and firmware version. The DMS can be used by the service provider for post sales support, including getting remote access to the CPE for device troubleshooting and configuration.

LongRange™ Radio Performance that goes the Distance
airClient 241 features LongRange™ wireless design to deliver high data throughput and long operating range. smartBridges' superior design of the radio receiver enhances the sensitivity to an incredible -97 dBm level. The superior receiver and transmitter characteristics and parameter optimization for long range result in the wireless coverage. Better range translates directly into lower wireless infrastructure cost when covering a large area.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
The airClient 241 is powered through the Ethernet cable by using the PoE injector that is supplied as a standard accessory. PoE support allows the airClient 241 to be installed away from the subscriber’s computer, and at a location which offers better signal strength from the Access Point.

Antenna Options
The airClient 241 comes standard with an integrated antenna, sufficient for most subscriber locations. For longer distances or for higher data speeds, an optional higher gain antenna can be attached to the CPE at the external antenna connector.

airClient 241 [sB3417] Technical Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No	sB3417-XX-XX (please refer to Order Matrix)
Availability	Now
Form Factor	Residential (-R1)	Enterprise (-T1 and -T2)
RADIO PARAMETERS
Radio Frequency Bands	License Exempt ISM: 2.400 - 2.485 GHz*
Wireless Modulation	Coded Orthogonal Frequency Divisional Multiplexing (COFDM) - BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) - DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Self-adapting modulation to maintain optimal link performance under different environmental conditions
Data Rates	54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps (With Auto-Fall back)
RF Channels	14 channels (20 MHz channel width at 5 MHz spacing)
Typical Receive Sensitivity at Integrated Antenna (dBm)	-102 @ 1 Mbps, -78 @ 54 Mbps (10% PER) with integrated antenna	-110 @ 1 Mbps, -86 @ 54 Mbps (10% PER) with integrated antenna
Typical Receive Sensitivity at External Connector (dBm)	-95 @ 1 Mbps, -71 @ 54 Mbps (10% PER) Self-adapting, depending on the radio modulation
Wireless Error Correction	FEC, ARQ
Standards Compliance	IEEE 802.11b/g
High Availability System	Self-monitoring and auto-recovery WatchGuard with Hardened Linux OS
Antenna Alignment Tools	LED display, RSSI (Radio Signal Strength Indicator) graph
PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCE PARAMETERS
Network Connection	One RJ45 connector (IEEE 802.3 compliant 10/100 BaseT with Auto MDI/MDX)
Integrated Antenna	7 dBi Gain with Beamwidth 65º/65º (V/H)	15 dBi Gain with Narrow Beamwidth 27 º/30º (V/H)
External Antenna Connection	One RP-SMA (Male) Connector (50 Ohm)+	One N (Female) Bulkhead Connector (50 Ohm)+
Power over Ethernet (PoEI & Adaptor included)	Input: 100V to 250V AC, 47-63 Hz; Output: 9V DC, 10 Watts (Maximum Ethernet cable length: 25m)	Input: 100V to 250V AC, 47-63 Hz; Output: 18V DC, 10 Watts (Maximum Ethernet cable length: 100m)
Power Consumption	5 Watts	5 Watts at environmental temperature above -4ºF ( -20ºC). TBD Watts at temperature below -4ºF (-20ºC).
LED Indicators	LEDs for viewing of RF Signal strength, RF and Ethernet activity
Operating Environment	14ºF to 140ºF (-10ºC to +60ºC), 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity; indoor rated	T1 models only 14ºF to 140ºF (-10ºC to +60ºC), 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity T2 models only -49 ºF to 140ºF (-45ºC to +60ºC), 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity
Enclosure	Indoor rated plastic	Outdoor IP65 rated plastic
Mounting Accessory	Optional mounting kit for installation on wall or window	Included swivel mounting kit for easy installation on wall or window and quick antenna alignment
Dimensions and Weight	Unit (without mounting accessory): 4.72” x 1.65” x 5.11” (120 x 42 x 130 mm), approx. 0.44 lb (0.2 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) Shipping: 12" x 12" x 6" (305 x 305 x 152 mm), approx. 7.28 lb (3.3 kg)
Certifications	USA: FCC 47 CFR Part 15C, Section 15.247, 15.407 Europe: ETSI 300 328, EN301 489-1.EN301 489-17, CE! Marked, WEEE compliance Canada: RSS 139

^* All channels may not be available in your regulatory domain
^# Expected performance, subject to RSSI and link conditions
⁺ Enabled in 02 firmware version

Order Matrix

When placing an order, please quote the full model number comprising of the form factor (-R1, -T1 or -T2) and the firmware type (-01 or -02).

Form Factor	Residential (-R1)	Enterprise (-T1)	Enterprise (-T2)
Firmware Type
-01	sB3417-R1-01	sB3417-T1-01	sB3417-T2-01
-02	sB3417-R1-02	sB3417-T1-02	sB3417-T2-02