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Key Features:
License-free operation in the 5.8 GHz ISM band
or 5.3 GHz UNII band
DS3/Ethernet or Ethernet-only configuration
Advanced design is extremely resistant to interference
- Remote, software controlled dual sub-band frequency peration
- Very narrow RF channel bandwidth (16 MHz)
Environmentally hardened single unit design for indoor or outdoor
installation
Integrated antenna or external antenna options
SNMP, Telnet, and web browser management
Integrated, remote controlled path diagnostics and troubleshooting
utilities
Reduce operating capital expenses with cost-effective,
license-free radios:
FREEway is a fully hardened, self-contained point-to-point microwave
radio. The architecture is
designed for either indoor or outdoor use, and is a carrier-class design
supporting 99.999%
availability. FREEway's TDM and packet based feature set combined with a
robust resistance to
RF interference make it an ideal solution for cellular/PCS.
Two configurations are available, each for operation in either the 5.3GHz
UNII or 5.8GHz ISM
bands. A dual DS3/Ethernet configuration supports both a full duplex 45
Mbps DS3 channel
and a 1 Mbps Ethernet wayside channel. An Ethernet-only configuration
supports 45 Mbps of
full duplex transmission.
Unlike competitive solutions that require 50 Mhz of spectrum and only
support a single
sub-band for each radio path, FREEway utilizes very narrow 16 MHz RF
channel bandwidth.
When combined with Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) operation and very low
latency, these
advanced technical design attributes make FREEway extremely resistant to
RF interference.
Installations in even harsh, dense urban environments are feasible.
FREEway has two antenna options: an integral space saving flat panel
antenna option for
applications up to four miles, or an external antenna connection for
applications up to 40 miles.
Maintaining Carrier Access product design focus on advanced remote
control and diagnostics,
FREEway supports SNMP, Telnet, or web browser based management
connectivity. Remote
configuration and diagnostics is supported including built-in utilities
for bit error rate testing
(BERT) and loopbacks for both network and RF interfaces.
With carrier-class design and performance, Carrier Access FREEway family
of radios is the ideal
high-capacity solution for mobile wireless service providers, wireless
ISPs, carriers, and private
enterprises that are looking to upgrade and expand their networks.
What makes FREEway different?
License free operation eliminates cost and complexity of alternative
wireline or licensed microwave solutions
Flexible design supports both TDM and packet based networking
Advanced RF transmission design makes deployment feasible in dense urban
environments
Extremely price competitive compared to other industry solutions
Specifications:
General:
Frequency bands
- UNII: 5.2505.350 GHz per FCC CFR47, Part
15.407
- ISM: 5.7255.825 GHz per FCC CFR47, Part
15.247
Capacity options:
- 1 x DS3 payload and 2 x 10/100Base-T Ethernet
(switched) or 2 x 10/100Base-T Ethernet payload
(switched)
Channel Bandwidth: 16 MHz
DS3/Ethernet Version:
Type: 1 DS3 per GR-499-CORE and 2 x Ethernet per
IEEE 802.3
Over-the-air DS3 Channel Data Rate: 44.736 Mbps
full duplex
Wayside Ethernet Channel Data Rate: 1 Mbps, full
duplex
DS3 Line Code:
- B3ZS, framed and clear channel applications supported
DS3 Interface: 75 ohms unbalanced
Ethernet Interfaces:
- 2 x 10/100 auto-negotiate, switched
Ethernet-only Version:
Ethernet interfaces: 2 x 10/100 auto-negotiate,
switched
Over-the-air Data Rate: 45 Mbps full duplex
Transmitter:
Output Power (adjustable): 16 dBm (maximum)
Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC): User
selectable
Transmit attenuation: 1 - 30 dB adjustable below
maximum power
Frequency stability: ± 5 ppm
Modulation: 16 QAM
Receiver:
Type: Double heterodyne
Sensitivity: BER 10-6, -78 dBm or better, including
Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Maximum RF Input Level: -35 dBm
Unfaded BER Typically better than BER 10-12
Frequency Stability: +/-5 ppm
Adjacent Channel Rejection: Greater than or equal to
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License-free 5.3/5.8 GHz Point-to-point
DS3/Ethernet Microwave Radio
Network Management:
SNMP: MIB-II support and private FREEway
functions
Craft Interface: RS-232 Command Line Interface
(CLI)
Integrated HTTP server and web browser user interface
Status Indicators/Diagnostics:
External LED indicators:
- Power/local alarm, RF link, DS3 input, Ethernet
connectivity
Alarms:
- DS3 LOS, AIS, radio TX, radio RX, BER threshold
Status:
- NMS IP addresses, BER, TX power, receive signal
level, loopback test status, DS3 input, Ethernet
input
Configuration Commands:
- NMS IP address, TX power, TX mute, Automatic
Transmit Power Control (ATPC), frequency, RSL,
BER alarm, loopback tests, BER tests
Diagnostic testing features: Bit Error Rate (BER) and
local/remote/RF loopback
Performance monitoring: Receive Signal Strength
Indicator (RSSI) connector and spectrum analyzer
mode for interference coordination
Power:
Input Voltage Range: ±21 to 60 VDC (100 - 240 VAC
with external power supply)
Power Consumption: 30 watts maximum
Physical:
Dimensions:
- 12 in (H) x 12 in (W) x 4 in (D)
- 30.5 cm (H) x 30.5 cm (W) x 10.2 cm (D)
Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 14 °F to 149 °F
(-33 °C to 60 °C)
Altitude: 15,000 feet (4,500 meters)
Relative humidity: Outdoor, all-weather enclosure
FCC Information (US only):
5.3 Ghz (low band): OEWCX-DS3-53G
- Certification: FCC Part 15.407, Subpart E (UNII
certification)
5.8 GHz (high band): OEWCX-DS3-58G
- Certification: FCC Part 15.247, Subpart C (ISM
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