User manual

AN-80i User Manual
70-00072-01-10 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2011 Page 18 of 152 March 2, 2011
2 System Overview
The Access Node 80i system is manufactured by Redline Communications -- a world
leader in design and production of Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) systems.
Fig. 2: Intro - AN-80i System Components
AN-80i is a high-performance, high-speed wireless Ethernet bridge for use in a
commercial, industrial, business, or government environment. The system can operate
with a 3.3 - 3.8 GHz, 5.4 GHz, 4.9 - 5.3 GHz, or 5.8 GHz radio (factory installed) using a
time division duplexing (TDD) RF transceiver to transmit and receive on the same
channel. Main features include advanced technologies to address inter-cell interference,
enhanced security features through over-the-air encryption schemes, and Automatic
Transmitter Power Control (ATPC) to maintain optimum performance.
The outdoor unit can be used with a wide selection of external antennas. When
equipped with a narrow beam antenna, the AN-80i supports long-range operations of
over 50 miles (80 km) in clear line of sight (LOS) conditions for PTP applications. The
AN-80i outdoor unit is housed in a weatherproof aluminum alloy case. An indoor PoE
power adapter provides operational power for the AN-80i and connection to the Ethernet
network.
One AN-80i is software configurable as a PTP Master or PMP Sector Controller and
controls the wireless link. This function is transparent to all Ethernet operations. The
Master/Sector Controller uses a scheduled request/grant mechanism to arbitrate
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