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airClient 241 [sB3417]
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Product Overview
The airClient™ Nexus is a high performance multi-band Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) designed for Near Line of Sight conditions for providing service to the enterprise subscribers.
The airClient Nexus uses the license free ISM (and UNII) bands in 2.4 GHz or 5.2 - 5.8 GHz frequencies, giving 23 non-overlapping channels.
Built on the award winning Nexus platform, the airClient Nexus (sB3410) provides as much as 6 Mbps of data throughput and a range of up to 10 miles (16km).
The airClient Nexus includes Network Address Translation (NAT) and Router capabilities for isolating the service provider's network. When used with airPoint™ Nexus, the airClient can support unlimited MACs as a fully transparent bridge for joining remote network segments. The bandwidth management capability coupled with multiple operating profiles allows individual time-of-day based upstream/downstream bandwidth allocation to the subscriber.
The airClient is a best value CPE with its intelligent networking features and Enterprise class attributes.
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Application Scenario
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Feature Highlights
 Enterprise class client device
- COFDM radio for Near Line of Sight operation
- High transmit radio power and ultra high receive sensitivity for LongRange™
- Advanced RF interference mitigation and resistance to Multi-path delays
- Built-in NAT and routing function to isolate service provider's network
- Programmable upstream/downstream data
- Fully transparent bridging for unlimited MAC address
- Secure data communication using 128 bit WEP and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA^ - IEEE802.11i)
- Remote Web and SNMP based Management
- Purpose built for harsh outdoor environments
- Multiple DNS support with DHCP server and relay
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 Investment Protection in License free broadband
The airClient Nexus uses the license free ISM (and UNII) bands in 2.4 GHz or 5.2 - 5.8 GHz frequencies, giving 23 non-overlapping channels. In addition, the radio employs advanced interference mitigation techniques to provide high service availability to the subscribers. Use of the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g industry standards allows interoperability with third party access points. The multi-band radio provides an easy migration path to upgrade existing 802.11b based wireless networks and provides investment protection for the equipment.
Intelligent Features for Scalable Network
The airClient Nexus includes Network Address Translation (NAT) and Router capabilities for isolating the service provider's network. When used with airPoint™ Nexus, the airClient can support unlimited MACs as a fully transparent bridge for joining remote network segments. The bandwidth management capability coupled with multiple operating profiles allows individual time-of-day based upstream/downstream bandwidth allocation to the subscriber.
Enterprise Class Attributes
The WatchGuard feature of the airClient continuously monitors the device and radio link. For enhanced reliability, it performs an automatic recovery for ensuring high service availability to the subscriber. In case of malfunction, the airClient provides a unified Web and SNMP (MIB II compliant) based remote management interface. This allows quick integration of the airClient management with the industry leading EMS solutions.
The purpose built airClient Nexus with electrical overstress protection can withstand harsh outdoor operating environments ranging from-50º 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
Field installation is expensive and time-consuming; therefore, the airClient CPE is designed for rapid out-of-the-box installation. The airClient Nexus can be integrated with a variety of high performance, narrow beam CPE antennas as per the installation requirements. With easy to use client devices, simple to use software and audio tone antenna alignment aid, the network can be setup rapidly and cost-effectively.
airClient Nexus [sB3410] Technical Specifications
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RADIO PARAMETERS |
| Radio Frequency Bands |
Unlicensed 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) |
+24 to -4 @ 1 Mbps, +21 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 (IEEE 802.11d/h), Tight Spectral Mask, Multi-band, Receive signal threshold control (Squelch) |
| RF Channels |
23 non-overlapping channels*, 20 MHz BW. |
| Wireless System Gain |
Varies with radio modulation and frequency band selection. |
| Wireless Error Correction |
FEC, ARQ |
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OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS |
| Standards Compliance |
IEEE 802.11b/g, 802.11a and sB Enhanced mode |
| Recommended Max Link Distance |
FCC 5.8 GHz: 10 miles (16 km) using 17 dBi AP Antenna and 23 dBi CPE Antenna
FCC 2.4 GHz: 10 miles (16 km) using 14 dBi AP Antenna and 17 dBi CPE Antenna |
| Operating Modes |
Fully transparent Bridge, Router or NAT |
| Typical Useful Throughput |
Up to 6 Mbps |
| Bandwidth Management |
Bandwidth Management for upstream/downstream rates |
| Calendar Function |
Time-of-day based operating profiles for managing different SLA |
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NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY |
| Data Security |
Wi-Fi Protected Access^ (WPA - IEEE 802.11i), 64/128 bit WEP |
| Network Redundancy |
Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1d) |
| VLAN |
VLAN pass through |
| 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 |
| Antenna Alignment Tools |
Audio Tone Antenna Alignment, RSSI graph |
| 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. |
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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 |
| Mounting Accessory (Included) |
Complete mounting kit for installation on wall or pole |
| 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 |
| 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 Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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