Wireless Communications
We know everything about wireless technologies and offer full range of equipment, including the necessary accessories for wireless networking: antennas, antenna masts, thermal containers, dividers, lightning protection, microwave cables – all this is available in our warehouse. FlexCom AG has profound knowledge of the market and offers proven solutions for every segment of the wireless technology market.
WPAN - Wireless Personal Area Networks. Examples: Bluetooth Wireless personal area network, WPAN - used to connect various devices, such as computers and household appliances, to each other, as well as to higher-level networks. WPAN is deployed using Bluetooth, infrared or Wi-Fi network technologies and has a short range from tens of centimeters up to several meters.
WLAN - Wireless Local Area Networks. Examples: Wi-Fi.
WLAN - networking of wireless devices is carried out without use of cables, data transmission is carried out via radio. The most common network technology for wireless LANs is Wi-Fi. This technology provides the needed area coverage for end users, for example, by adding additional access points to the network. WLAN network can be broadcasted over the entire area, both small offices and cities. WLAN access point mostly provides access within a radius of up to 20 - 200 m.
WMAN - Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks. Example: WiMAX. Broadband access to the network is carried out through a radio channel providing audio and video transmission. WMAN is used to connect geographically distributed objects (up to 50 km) using WiMAX technology.
WWAN - Wireless Wide Area Network. Examples: GPRS, EDGE. The main difference from WLANs is the use of wireless cellular technologies for data transmission (such as UMTS, GPRS, CDMA, GSM, CDPD, Mobitex, HSDPA, 3G, etc.). WWAN technologies enable users to access the Internet, e-mail and connect to virtual private networks from anywhere within the coverage area of the wireless operator.
The main components of a wireless network:
- Wi-Fi access point controller (AC)
- Wi-Fi access point (AP)
- Wi-Fi access point antennas
- Router
- Switch
- Wireless adapters, etc.
Controller - the Wi-Fi network center
The wireless access point controller not only performs the control function, but it’s also responsible for network security, monitoring, load balancing between access points, providing seamless coverage, guest access, etc. Using the controller helps to expand the functionality and performance of Wi-Fi network, reducing time for fault localization and repair, thereby reducing the maintaining costs.
Access point - Wi-Fi network node
An access point is the primary device in the wireless network, which is responsible for combining all network elements into a single one, both directly adjacent access points and peripheral devices connected via a wireless protocol. Each access point provides its own coverage area, which depends on the device’s transmitter power, signal propagation obstacles (walls, partitions, racks, etc.) and other external interferences in the access point location area, so a seamless Wi-Fi network is formed subject to partial intersection of coverage areas of neighbor point. Access points can combine wired and wireless networks, acting as a network port. Advanced access point models can manage routing, provide network security and restrict subscriber access.
Antennas are part of access points, their main purpose is to amplify transmitter signals. Antennas can be either integrated (internal) or external. External antennas are divided into several types:
- omnidirectional (OMNI)
- panel
- sectoral
- parabolic (plates or grid reflector)
FlexWave SLW
FlexWave is optimized for different propagation conditions in different weather conditions. In many cases, spectrum economy plays a major role in considerably reducing operating costs.
The equipment FlexWave series has different outdoor and indoor radio relay units. FlexWave SDR indoor unit is modular. Different housings and high integration level allow easy interconnection, stacking with ESSI interface and direct connection to existent F/O networks. Outdoor units (ODU) is connected to the IDU via single coaxial cable up to 400 m. The outdoor units are connected to antennas using waveguide up to 1.8 m.
FlexWave SLW is easy-to-use, split mount, dual microwave link is designed for high capacity Gigabit Ethernet applications. Up to three independent cooper Gigabit Eththernet and four SFP slots. Operating frequency ranges from 5 to 42 GHz, including 17 and 24 GHz no licensed bands. Modulation up to QAM1024 and bandwidth up to 80 MHz can assure effective, flexible and scalable connections even for very long distances and/or for very high capacities. One indoor supports two ODUs, allowing any version of 1+1 or 2+0 configuration.
ACM (Adaptive Coding & Modulation) in combination with QoS (Quality of Service) guarantees transmission of real-time critical services without latency variation, even in case of bad weather conditions. Aggregation possibility of native Ethernet guaranties both redundancy and higher capacity in 2+0 mode, reaching over 900 Mbit/s full duplex on 56 MHz channel. XPIC allows to reuse the same channel twice.
Applications:
- backbone networks for packet / TDM service providers;
- cellular / CDMA / LTE / WiMAX backhaul networks;
- fixed wireless networks;
- enterprise/corporate campus/business park LAN extension;
- replace carrier leased lines, eliminate expensive recurring costs;
- wireless IP / Ethernet Video Streaming / Surveillance;
- access networks for Enterprises;
- multi-service private wireless networks for energy, traffic, utilities operators;
- extension of the ISP access network area (i.e. for the triple-play);
- temporary broadband connection for major outdoor events or in case of natural disasters.
Features:
- split-mount or optional all-indoor architecture;
- two ODUs per one IDU half 19 inch/1UI;
- licensed frequency bands: 5-42 Ghz;
- modulation hitless adaptive or fixed up to QAM1024;
- bandwidth up to 80 MHz;
- spectral analyzer function;
- Ethernet aggregation;
- bitrate up to 900Mb/s (2+0@56 MHZ channel);
- up to 4096 VLAN;
- MAC table - up to 8192 addresses;
- maximum Frame Size - 10K;
- protective configurations 1+0, 2+0, 1+1 (FD/SD/HSB);
- synchronization IEEE 1588;
- data encryption AES-128;
- latency below 200?s;
- QoS: Source Port, 802.1p, IPv4 TOS/DSCP, IPv6 TC;
- VLAN ID;
- SFP for GE interface optical/electrical;
- up to 4x16E1 interfaces using external 16E1 box;
- indoor unit 1U high and U width;
- WEB based EMS.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | QPSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM, 512QAM, 1024QAM |
| Number of IF channels | 2 channels, Dual-channel modem |
| Channel BW - ETSI | 14 / 28 / 40 / 56 / 80 MHz |
| IF Connector | N-type female 2X |
| TX power 5-8 GHz/QPSK | 30 - 21 dBm |
| TX power 13-18 GHz/QPSK-1024 | 26 - 16 dBm |
| TX power 23-26 GHz/QPSK-1024 | 25 - 15 dBm |
| TX power 32-38 GHz/QPSK-1024 | 23 - 13 dBm |
| Compression function | Online Ethernet L1 header compression |
| Max. Real Data Throughput | up to 1.374 Gbps in 2+0 mode at 80 MHz channel |
| Co-channel transmission | XPIC supported for dual-polarization transmission |
| Security | AES-128/256 Encryption |
| Number of Eth ports | 3 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 4x SFP (1000BASE-SX/LX) |
| Maximum Frame Size | up to 2048/10240 bytes |
| VLAN | up to 4096 VLANs |
| QoS | Source Port, 802.1p, IPv4 TOS/DSCP, IPv6 TC, VLAN VID, SA/DA |
| PTP 1588 | (FLP) fixed latency PTP 158 |
| MAC table | up to 8192 addresse |
| Main NMS ports | ETH port LAN |
| Additional NMS ports | serial interface over USB-B (alternative IP port) |
| Protocols - Network | HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP v.1/v.2c/v.3, TELNET, SSH |
| Operational temperature range ODU | -35°C to + 55°C |
| Operational temperature range IDU | -5°C to + 50°C |
| Power consumption IDU and ODU | 55 W max. |
| Weight IDU | 3,9 kg |
| Weight ODU | 2,2 kg |
| Dimension [w x h x d] IDU | 330 mm x 95 mm |
| Dimension ODU | 220 mm x 44 mm x 240 mm |
FlexWave SLWf
FlexWave SLWf — indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Access Point (AP) — support ten spatial stream as the default, with support for up to 12 spatial stream possible through a Right to Use (RTU) software license. FlexWave SLWf support Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and can flexibly switch between three modes — dual-radio, triple-radio, and dual-radio + one scanning radio — making it ideal for high-interference or high-density access scenarios.
Support for 10 GE optical or electrical uplinks offers increased flexibility in terms of deployment, maximizing and protecting customer investment. This make the FlexWave SLWf a good fit for small- and medium-sized enterprise office, education, and manufacturing environments.
FlexWave SLWf benefits from built-in Smart Antennas — to effectively improve signal gain and enable signals to follow users, achieving high-quality signal coverage with zero blind spots.
Specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 61 mm x 220 mm x 220 mm |
| Power Input | DC: 48 V ± 10% |
| PoE power supply: | in compliance with IEEE 802.3bt |
| Maximum Number of Users | ≤ 1024 (dual-radio mode) |
| Note: | The actual number of users varies according to the environment |
| Port | 1 x 10 GE, 1 x GE electrical, and 1 x 10 GE SFP+ |
| IoT | Built-in IoT slots |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Antenna Type | AirEngine 6760-X1: Built-in Smart Antennas |
| AirEngine 6760-X1E: | External antennas |
| MIMO | Spatial Streams |
| Basic capability: | |
| 2.4 GHz: | 4x4:4 |
| 5 GHz: | 6x6:6 |
| Capability upgrade via RTU license: | |
| 2.4 GHz: | 4x4:4 |
| 5 GHz: | 8x8:8 |
| 2.4 GHz: | 4x4:4 |
| 5 GHz-0: | 4x4:4 |
| 5 GHz-1: | 4x4:4 |
| Radio Protocols | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ac Wave 2/ax |
| Maximum Rate | Basic capability: 8.35 Gbit/s |
| RTU license upgrade: | 10.75 Gbit/s |
FlexWave SLWf-s
FlexWave SLWf_s is a Distributed Access Point in Zero-Roaming Distributed Wi-Fi Solution. The DAP complies with the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard and can deliver services simultaneously on 2.4 GHz (4x4) and 5 GHz (8x8) frequency bands. It has one 10GE optical port and two 2.5GE electrical ports in the uplink and eight hybrid ports that can connect to eight downlink ORUs. It also provides multiple RF ports for connecting to extranet APs and IoT base stations. Typically, the FlexWave SLWf_s is deployed in the ELV room of a hospital ward area and expands wireless signals to rooms through hybrid cables, Optical Radio Units (ORUs), and Antenna Units (AUs), delivering wireless access services to hospital tablets, mobile ward-round, and IoT terminals.
Zero-Roaming Distributed Wi-Fi Solution consists of the FlexWave SLWf_s, ORUs, and AUs.
Specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 45 mm x 310 mm x 205 mm |
| Power Input | AC: 100 V to 240 V; 50/60 Hz DC: 50 V to 57 V (backup) |
| Ports | Uplink: 1 x 10GE optical port + 2 x 2.5GE electrical ports Downlink: 8 x Hybrid ports (for radio signal output) 4 x Wi-Fi SMA ports + 6 x IoT SMA ports |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 178W (when it supplies PoE power to eight connected ORUs) |
| Operating Temperature | Operating Temperature -10°C to +50°C |
| MIMO:Spatial Streams | 2.4 GHz: 4x4:4; 5 GHz: 8x8:8 |
| Radio Protocols | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ac Wave 2/ax |
| Wi-Fi Maximum Rate | 10.75 Gbps |