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Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer

 Carrier-class cost-effective broadband wireless radio system with Layer-2

Carrier-class broadband Ethernet capabilities
 Net throughput of up to 200 Mbps aggregated (symmetric and asymmetric)
radio solution for
 Hybrid E1/T1 and Ethernet services on a single platform with transmission
Ethernet and TDM range of up to 120 km (75 miles)
 Multiband operation over 2.3 to 2.5 GHz, 3.5 licensed and 4.8 to 5.9 GHz
traffic over license-free frequencies
 High reliability and availability based on robust air interface protocol
frequencies
Airmux-400 is a carrier-class, cost-effective large private and government networks,
multiple point-to-point broadband wireless Airmux-400 offers high throughput, longer
transmission device. It combines legacy TDM range and robustness at a competitive price.
and Ethernet services for transmission over
2.3 to 2.5 GHz, 3.5 licensed and 4.8 to 5.9
GHz bands, and is suitable for deployment in
FCC, IC and ETSI-regulated countries.
For the global markets of cellular backhaul,
WiMAX and ISP backhaul, broadband access,

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Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer

In addition to Airmux-400, the maintaining a secured dedicated capacity  100 Mbps full duplex with 40 MHz
Airmux-400L model is available as a cost- per site. channel bandwidth
effective solution for backhaul and access  100 Mbps asymmetric with 10 and
Private Networks
application with Ethernet and TDM 20 MHz channel bandwidths and
Airmux-400 can be used in high-capacity
throughput of up to 50 Mbps. user-selectable uplink/downlink
interbranch connectivity applications for capacity (50–50% up to 95–5%)
The Airmux product line is part of RAD’s university campuses, health care
Airmux-400L – Supporting up to 50 Mbps
Axcess+ portfolio for Multiservice Access organizations, government institutions,
aggregated symmetric throughput and up to
Platform and First Mile solutions. The large enterprises and public establishments
8 E1/T1. Airmux-400L connectorized ODU
portfolio combines extensive support for with high traffic requirements (Figure 1). includes a Small Form Factor (SFF) embedded
legacy services with future-proof Ethernet Mobile Carriers antenna.
capabilities to address the challenges In rural-to-urban cellular backhaul Airmux systems can be deployed to create
faced by utilities, transportation networks, applications, Airmux-400 extends mobile a single point-to-point link, in a central
carriers, and mobile operators in migrating reach to rural locations with carrier-grade,
site collocating a multiple point-to-point
to next-generation networks and services long-haul point-to-point E1/T1 and
array of links, or as s resilient ring for
with flexibility, efficiency and carrier-class Ethernet services. It also can be used for
Ethernet-only services.
reliability. backhaul of 3G traffic in urban environment
with easy migration path from converged Transmission range of up to 120 km (75 mi)
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS TDM/IP networks to all-IP networks. is attainable with an external antenna.
The most common wireless applications
Security and Surveillance PHYSICAL CONFIGURATIONS
are described below.
Aggregation and backhaul of traffic from Airmux multiplexers consist of a mast- or
Service Providers and ISPs multiple collocated megapixel video cameras, wall-mountable outdoor unit (ODU), an
Providing IP backhaul of 4G/broadband make Airmux-400 suitable for homeland optional external antenna and an indoor unit
services in multiple point-to-point security applications, municipal ‘safe city’ (IDU) with redundant DC power supplies.
topologies, Airmux-400 offers broadband projects, border control installations.
access for remote, rural and underserved SUPERIOR SPECTRAL EFFICIENCY
communities: AIRMUX-400 MODELS
Built on advanced MIMO and OFDM
The following models with different technologies, a pair of Airmux-400 units
 nLOS (no line of sight) in urban
environment Ethernet or aggregate throughputs exist: provides a high-capacity link at channel
 Long haul in rural setting (Figure 2).  Airmux-400 100M –200 Mbps bandwidth of 10, 20 or 40 MHz (see
aggregated throughput with up to Table 1). This guarantees a robust air
Large corporate clients can build their 16 E1/T1s. This model operates in the interface able to withstand strong RF
networks to eliminate the recurring fee of following modes: interference and harsh ambient conditions.
incumbent leased line services while

Figure 1. Enterprise Interbranch Connectivity

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SECURITY ensures data transmission integrity under Frequencies and Channel Bandwidths
Data transmitted over the air interface is harsh conditions.
Band Bandwidth
encrypted using Advanced Encryption System RESILIENT ETHERNET RING
(AES) with a 128-bit encryption key. [GHz] 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz
Ethernet rings are used to protect data
against link and node failures. 6.0 Universal
AIR LINK QUALITY OF SERVICE
When the link quality is low, Airmux-400 5.9 Universal
LAN PORTS
automatically searches for a clear channel FCC/IC, MII, WPC
The IDU-E devices include three LAN ports: 5.8
within a pre-selected list of frequencies. two Fast Ethernet UTP (RJ-45) and one ETSI
SHORT TIME-TO-SERVICE SFP slot. 5.4 – Universal, FCC/IC
Because Airmux-400 operates in The regular IDUs have two 10/100BaseT Universal, FCC/IC
ports. 5.3
license-exempt frequencies, it can be – ETSI
deployed in record time, eliminating the With RAD’s MiTOP-E3/T3, SFP-based TDM
Universal
costs and delays involved in leasing lines pseudowire gateway, Airmux-400 delivers 4.9
FCC/IC –
or trenching fiber. E3/T3 data streams over its wireless link.
4.8 Universal
SITE SYNCHRONIZATION MANAGEMENT
3.4 ETSI, IC, Universal –
Hub Site Synchronization (HSS) assists in A single SNMP-based network management
the collocation of multiple radios by application (Airmux Manager) is used to 3.6 FCC/IC –
reducing the interference that normally control multiple Airmux-400 and 2.4 FCC/IC –
occurs when several radios transmit and Airmux-200 links as a unified network. 2.3 Universal
receive in close proximity to one another. RADview-EMS, RAD’s SNMP-based
HSS enables a complex radio environment Modulation
management software provides access to
of mixed services (TDM and Ethernet) and 22 MIMO-OFDM, see Table 2
the Airmux Manager via its topology map.
channel bandwidth frequencies. The Error Correction
collocation feature requires ordering the The Airmux Manager Spectrum View utility
FEC, k = 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, see Table 1
HSS unit as well as its synchronization is an RF survey tool enabling the link
cables. installation prior to full link service Sensitivity
activation. It provides comprehensive and See Table 1 (measured at BER <10E-11,
Note: Like any other RF deployment, the wireless 20 MHz)
clear spectral measurement information for
operation is highly dependent on factors such as
available frequencies, the physical space between easier installations. Encryption
radios, other interfering radios, and whether AES 128
Airmux-400 units are used. HSS does not eliminate
Specifications Throughput
the need for careful RF planning to ensure the
RADIO Airmux-400L (full duplex):
design will work as planned.
Up to 50 Mbps aggregated (Ethernet
For long distance coverage, the Regulation and up to 8 E1/T1 combined)
synchronization can be obtained, using a FCC/IC: Airmux-400 (full duplex):
GPS Synchronization Unit (GSU). The GSU
FCC 47CFR, Part 15, Subpart C,
reduces the interference between the Up to 200 Mbps aggregated (Ethernet
FCC 47CFR, Part 15, Subpart E and up to 16 E1/T1 combined)
collocated radios by providing a GPS signal FCC 47CFR, Part 90, Subpart Y
simultaneously to ODUs at all locations. RSS-111 TDM INTERFACE
IC RSS-210 Number of Ports
1+1 LINK REDUNDANCY
2, 4, 8 or 16
The Monitored Hot Standby (MHS) 1+1 ETSI:
ETSI EN 302 502 Type
link redundancy protects the wireless
ETSI EN 301 893 E1/T1
transmission against equipment failure or
air interface loss. Link switchover is WPC India: GSR-38 Framing
performed in less than 50 msec. China: MII Transparent to framing mode

DIVERSITY Duplex Technique Timing

With dual bipolar antennas, Airmux-400 TDD Plesiochronous (independent Tx and Rx)
links can be configured to transmit the
Transmit Power
same data through both radios. This
See Table 2
Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer

Line Code Connector Power Consumption

E1: HDB3 RJ-45 35W max (ODU with IDU)
T1: B8ZS, AMI Upgrade Capabilities Indicators
Latency Local and over-the-air software download IDU (green/orange/red): IDU status
8 msec SFP PORT ODU (green/red): ODU status
AIR I/F (green/orange/red): Air link status
Line Impedance Type
Fast Ethernet, for full details, see the SFP SVC (green/orange/red): TDM service status
E1: 120, balanced
T1: 100, balanced Transceivers data sheet at www.rad.com HSS (green/orange/red): HSS status
Note: It is strongly recommended to order this
STBY (green/orange/red): MHS status
Jitter and Wander LINK (yellow): Ethernet link status
device with original RAD SFPs installed. This ensures
As per G.823, G.824 a comprehensive functional quality test on the ACT (green): Ethernet activity status
entire assembled unit prior to shipping. RAD cannot
Connector Environment
guarantee full compliance to product specifications
RJ-45 Outdoor unit and external antenna:
for units using non-RAD SFPs.
For detailed specifications of the SFP transceivers, Enclosure: IP67 all-weather case
LAN INTERFACE
see the SFP Transceivers data sheet. Temperature: -35 to 60C
Number of Ports (-31to 140F)
3 INTEGRATED ANTENNA Indoor units:
Temperature: 0 to 50C
Type Characteristics
(32 to 122F)
2  10/100BaseT, autonegotiation (802.3u) See Table 2
Humidity: Up to 90%, non-condensing
1  SFP EMBEDDED ANTENNA (AIRMUX-400L) Physical
Framing/Coding ODU (with integrated antenna):
Characteristics
IEEE 802.3u Height: 371 mm (14.8 in)
See Table 3
Width: 371 mm (14.8 in)
Bridging GENERAL Depth: 90 mm (3.54 in)
Up to 2048 MAC addresses self-learning Diagnostics Weight 3.5 kg (7 lb)
Traffic Handling Local and remote loopbacks ODU (with embedded antenna):
MAC layer bridging, self-learning Height: 270 mm (10.62 in)
IDU-to-ODU Connection
Width: 195 mm (7.67 in)
Latency Outdoor Cat.5e cable, 100m (328 ft) max. Depth: 90 mm (3.54 in)
3 msec (typical) length Weight 1.8 kg (3.6 lb)

Line Impedance Grounding and Lightning Protection IDU:

100 Individual grounding for each IDU/ODU Height: 44 mm (1.7 in)
Width: 237 mm (9.3 in)
VLAN Support Internal arrestors for lightning protection
Depth: 165 mm (6.5 in)
802.1p & Q Internal ESD protection circuits over Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
power/telecom lines
MANAGEMENT IDU-E
Optional lightning protection kit Height: 44 mm (1.7 in)
Protocol
SNMP, Telnet Power Width: 436 mm (17.2 in)
DC: -20 to -60 VDC (AC/DC power adapter Depth: 210 mm (8.2 in)
Interface Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
can be ordered separately)
10/100BaseT

Figure 2. Extending Ethernet-Based Services to Rural Locations over PDH Infrastructure

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Table 1. Radio Link Characteristics

Rate FEC Max Tx Power

Modulation Single Dual 4.8–6 GHz 2.4 GHz Sensitivity
Antenna Antenna
[Mbps] [Mbps] [k = ] [dBm] [dBm] [dBm]
BPSK 6.5 13 1/2 -88
13 26 1/2 25 26 -86
QPSK
19.5 39 3/4 -83
26 52 1/2 24 25 -81
16 QAM
39 78 3/4 21 24 -77
52 104 2/3 19 24 -72
64 QAM 58.5 117 3/4 21 -70
18
65 130 5/6 20 -67

Table 2. Integrated Antenna Characteristics

Antenna Type Frequency Gain Beam Dimensions Weight

[GHz] [dBi] [degrees] [mm] [inch] [kg] [Ib]
Flat panel, Dual Polarization 4.9x–5.875 19 (4.9x GHz) 9 37137140 14.614.61.5 2.5 5.5
23 (5.x GHz)
Flat panel, Dual Polarization 2.400 17.5 16 37137140 14.614.61.5 2.5 5.5
Flat panel, Dual Polarization 3.4–3.7 21 12 37137111 14.614.60.4 3.5 7

Note: For description of external antennas, see Airmux-400 External Antennas data sheet at www.rad.com.

Figure 3. Providing Access for Multisite Connectivity

Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer

Airmux-OPOE/DC
Ordering Outdoor PoE device with wide range VDC F58IDA 5.8 GHz, WPC India
Airmux-400/IDUE/* power feeding (-20 to -60 VDC).
F60U 6.0 GHz and 5.x GHz bands
Indoor unit with redundant DC power Note: A PoE device eliminates the need for (default 5.8 GHz FCC)
supply ordering an IDU-E. If requires, the AC power @ Frequency band and regulation:
Legend adapter can be used.
F23U 2.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz FCC/IC
* IDU-E interface: Airmux-400/ODU/#/+ (default – 2.3 GHz
Outdoor unit with integrated antenna universal), 100 Mbps
4TDM 4 TDM ports, 3 Ethernet ports
Ethernet throughput only
(10/100 Mbps) (2 UTP + 1
Airmux-400/ODU/@/+/EXT F2449F 2.x GHz, 4.9 GHz, 5.x GHz
SFP)
Outdoor unit for external antenna (default – 4.9 GHz FCC/IC),
8TDM 8 TDM ports, 3 Ethernet ports connection 100 Mbps Ethernet
(10/100 Mbps) (2 UTP + 1 throughput only
SFP) Airmux-400L/ODU/^/EMB
F25F 2.5 GHz, FCC/BRS,
16TDM 16 TDM ports, 3 Ethernet Outdoor unit with an embedded antenna
100 Mbps Ethernet
ports (10/100 Mbps) (2 UTP + and connector for external antennas. throughput only
1 SFP) Supports 50-Mbps Ethernet throughput 3.x GHz (default 3.65 GHz
F3XF
only FCC/IC), 100 Mbps Ethernet
2GbE 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
(2 GbE + 1 SFP) # Frequency band and regulation: throughput only
Note: Enhanced Ethernet capabilities (VLANs and F23U 2.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz FCC/IC F3XE 3.x GHz ETSI (default –
QoS) and resilient ring topology are supported by (default – 2.3 GHz 3.5 GHz ETSI)
Airmux-400/IDUE/2GbE model only. universal), 100 Mbps F54U 5.x GHz (default – 5.4 GHz
Ethernet throughput only universal)
Airmux-IDU/% 2.5 GHz, FCC/BRS with
F25F F2458F 2.x GHz, 5.x GHz (default –
Indoor unit with single DC power supply 100-Mbps Ethernet 5.8 GHz FCC/IC)
throughput only
% IDU interface: F2458IDA 2.x GHz, 5.x GHz (default –
F3XF 3.x GHz FCC/IC (default – 5.8 GHz WPC India)
2TDM 2 TDM (E1/T1) interfaces,
3.65 GHz FCC/IC), 4.8 GHz, according to
2 ETH interfaces, alarm port F48ARG
100 Mbps Ethernet Argentina radio regulations
2ETH 2 ETH interfaces throughput only
F48U 4.8 GHz, 2.x GHz and
Notes: F3XE 3.x GHz ETSI (default – 5.x GHz, (default – 4.8 GHz
 Enhanced Ethernet capabilities (VLANs and 3.5 GHz ETSI) universal)
QoS) and resilient ring topology supported by with100-Mbps Ethernet
F54E 5.x GHz (default – 5.4 GHz
both IDU/2TDM and IDU/2ETH models. throughput only
ETSI)
 For AC power feeding, order external power F49F 4.9 GHz, 5.x GHz (default –
F60U 6.0 GHz and 5.x GHz bands
adapter (Airmux-PS-E-AC/a). See Optional 4.9 GHz FCC/IC)
(default 5.8 GHz FCC)
Accessories below. with100-Mbps Ethernet
throughput only
Airmux-400/PoE/DC F54E 5.x GHz (default – 5.4 GHz
Power over Ethernet (PoE) device with ETSI)
48 VDC power feeding F54U 5.x GHz (default – 5.4 GHz
universal)
Airmux/PoE/GbE/DC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) device with a F58F 5.x GHz (default – 5.8 GHz
FCC/IC)
100/1000BaseT interface and 48 VDC
power feeding

Table 3. Embedded Antenna Characteristics

Antenna Type Frequency Gain Polarization Beam Width Lightning

[GHz] [dBi] Azimuth 3 dB Elevation 3 dB Protection
Flat panel 4.9-5.15 13.0 ±1 Dual Linear 35° 15° DC Grounded
Flat panel 5.15-5.47 15.0 ±1 Dual Linear 35° 15° DC Grounded
Flat panel 5.47-5.875 15.5 ±1 Dual Linear 35° 15° DC Grounded
Flat panel 5.875-6.02 12.5 ±1 Dual Linear 35° 15° DC Grounded
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CBL-Airmux-UTP/@

^ Frequency band and regulation: Airmux-400/ANT/$ Assembled cable for connection between
External antenna with 1m (3.3 ft) cable. IDU and ODU
F49F 4.9 GHz, 5.x GHz (default –
grid stands for a grid antenna, fp – a flat Legend
4.9 GHz FCC/IC)
panel antenna, and dish – a dish antenna.
F50F 5.x GHz FCC/IC (default- @ Cable length:
5.8 GHz) Legend
25 25m (82 ft)
F50E 5.x GHz ETSI $ External antenna: 50 50m (164 ft)
(default-5.4 GHz) 19/2427/fp 19 dBi, 2.30–2.70 GHz, 75 75m (246 ft)
F54U 5.x GHz (default – 5.4 GHz 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 GHz bands 100 100m (328 ft)
universal) 21/3338/fp 21 dBi, 3.30–3.80 GHz Airmux-PS-E-AC/a
F60U 6.0 GHz and 5.x GHz bands 22/4451/fp 22 dBi, 4.40–5.10 GHz, Power adapter for IDU and IDU-E,
(default 6.0 GHz universal) 4.8, 4.9 GHz 90–240 VAC to 48 VDC
+ Ethernet throughput: 23/4958/fp 23 dBi, 4.90–6.06 GHz Legend
10M 10 Mbps (for 3XF and bands
a AC adapter plug:
3XE only) 28/5260/DISH 28dBi, 4.90–6.06 GHz ACEU Europe
100M 100 Mbps bands
ACUS US
200M 200 Mbps 32/4958/DISH 32dBi, 4.90–5.875 GHz ACUK UK
bands
ACIDA India
Note: For detailed description of external
ACAU Australia
antennas, see Airmux-400 External Antennas data
sheet at www.rad.com. ACAG Argentina
ACOC Open-ended

Table 4. Airmux Family Product Comparison

Features

Airmux-200 (Ver. 1.9.3) Airmux-400 (Ver. 2.6)

Airmux-200 Airmux-200L/LC Airmux-200VS Airmux-400L Airmux-400/100 Airmux-400/200
Bandwidth 18 2 5/2 50 total (Ethernet 100 total (Ethernet 200 total
(Mbps) + TDM) + TDM) (Gigabit Ethernet))
Services 2 Ethernet + 1 Ethernet 1 Ethernet Up to 3 Ethernet + Up to 3 Ethernet + Up to 2 Gigabit
1, 2, 4 E1/T1 up to 8 E1/T1 up to 16 E1/T1 Ethernet ports
HSS      
Maximum range 80/50 20/12.5 20/12.5 120/75 120/75 120/75
(km/mi)
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Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer

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Airmux-HSSU Airmux-MHS-kit
CBL-Airmux-HSS/@@
Hub site sync unit to connect 8 collocated Cable and patch panel assembly (8 × RJ-45
Assembled cable for HSS connection Y-connections) for Monitored Hot Standby
outdoor units and 2 additional HSS units
Legend configuration
Airmux-POE/GBE/a
@@ Cable length: Airmux-Lightning-Protection
Power over Ethernet (PoE) device
5 5m (16.4 ft) Outdoor lightening protection unit for
Airmux-GSU/a 15 15m (49.2 ft) 10/100/1000BaseT surge protector.
Outdoor GPS-based synchronization kit 50 50m (164 ft) Includes 0.5m (1.64 ft) CAT5e cable and
(GSU, GPS antenna, 1.5m (4.9 ft) RF cable, 100 100m (328 ft) wall/poll mounting kit.
CBL-Airmux-HSS/5 cable, PoE unit, and
mounting kits for GSU and GPS antenna)

a Power cable with matching plug:

ACEU Europe
ACUS US
ACUK UK
ACIDA India
ACAU Australia/China
ACOC Open-ended connector
ACAG Argentina
ACSA South Africa

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