BaVa Technologies, the southern African distributor for RAD Data Communications, today announced the latter's new Airmux-400 broadband wireless multiplexer, which delivers robust carrier-class, high capacity, extended range voice and data for both today's and tomorrow's networks.
The Airmux-400 is a full duplex, 50Mbps capacity cost-effective multipoint-to-point broadband wireless transmission device. It will transport both legacy TDM and next-generation Ethernet services over licence-free 2.3GHz to 2.5GHz and 4.9GHz to 5.9GHz bands.
"The Airmux-400 is designed to connect 'data hungry applications' such as cellular or WiMax base stations to controllers, meeting the requirements of backhauling applications by transporting Ethernet traffic for maintenance and control," explained Toby Korall, Senior Product Line Manager at RAD Data Communications. "In addition, Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) can use the Airmux-400 to backhaul their traffic from the point of presence (POP) to the network operation centre to achieve higher capacity, and can offer bundled connectivity. The Airmux-400 also provides broadband Ethernet and leased line services to large enterprises and is ideal for networks spanning multiple sites that require transparent LAN connectivity across their campuses."
Transmission range of up to 120km
RAD's Airmux multiplexers consist of an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, with redundant DC power supplies. The outdoor unit is suitable for mast or wall installation. An optional external antenna guarantees a transmission range of up to 120 kilometres.
Hub Site Synchronisation (HSS) ensures simultaneous, multipoint-to-point data transmission for all collocated radios by eliminating the interference that otherwise occurs when different outdoor units transmit and receive from the same site.
HSS, which supports up to 16 collocated units, enables a complex radio environment of mixed services.
High robustness even under interference, harsh conditions
Built on advanced MIMO and OFDM technologies, the Airmux-400 ensures high robustness of the air interface even under interference and harsh conditions. Data transmitted over the air interface is encrypted using Advanced Encryption System (AES) with a 128-bit encryption key.
The device adaptively changes the modulation according to air conditions, targeting maximum rate while maintaining link stability. The rate drops temporarily after encountering interference, then automatically returns to the highest possible rate. When the link quality is out of limits, the Airmux-400 automatically searches for a clear channel within a pre-selected list of frequencies.
Because the Airmux-400 operates on licence-exempt frequencies, it can be deployed in record time, eliminating the costs and delays involved in leasing lines or trenching fibre.
For further information, please contact Cheryl Vago: tel 011 968 2880, fax 011 968 2871, e-mail Cheryl@bavatech.co.za.
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RAD Data Communications
Established in 1981, privately owned RAD Data Communications has achieved international recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access equipment for data communications and telecommunications applications. These solutions serve the data and voice access requirements of service providers, incumbent and new carriers, and enterprise networks, by reducing infrastructure investment costs while boosting competitiveness and profitability. The company's installed base exceeds 10m units and includes more than 150 carriers and operators around the world. These customers are supported by 21 RAD offices and more than 300 channel partners in 164 countries. RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions.
BaVa Technologies
BaVa Technologies, founded in 2002, is a networking distribution company that differentiates itself from many other similar organisations by adding value through the consulting and integration services that it offers to both end-users and the channel. BaVa Technologies is the leading southern Africa distributor for Israel-based RAD Data Communications, an innovative provider of voice and data access solutions; a reseller for Israel-based sister company to RAD Data Communications, Ceragon Networks, a provider of microwave equipment and the sole distributor in Africa for European-based Signamax Connectivity Systems, also a provider of network infrastructure products.
BaVa Technologies has a customer base that embraces both the public and private sector and includes organisations such as Fleetcall, NamPower (Namibia) and Telecom Namibia.
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