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AirBridge™ - Revenue Now, Build Later
As cable operators strive to connect to lucrative commercial accounts, instances arise where traditional cable construction is cost-prohibitive or too slow to meet market and Return
On Investment (ROI) demands. In response to this, and following the tradition of introducing innovative solutions to the cable community, CommScope offers the AirBridge Wireless Plant Extension.
The AirBridge wireless system includes an Access Point (AP) that attaches to the Hybrid
Fiber Coax (HFC) network near the area to be served, and one or more Subscriber Units (SU) installed on the subscriber's premise.
This system operates as a virtual plant extension, allowing the operator to reach multiple commercial accounts with data or other services wirelessly. Cable Operators will use this technology to reach areas where they could not cost effectively provide service over wired facilities. This installation is quick, cost effective, and re-deployable when or if physical plant is put in place. This innovative solution requires no alterations to system operations, and is transparent to the service it carries.
Why AirBridge?
FCC Approved – Now and in the Future. AirBridge meets all FCC Part 15 requirements including the rules for the frequency band of operation. Forward and reverse signals are carried in the 5.8/5.7 GHz band and not in the 5.3 GHz band. The frequency spectrum does not extend beyond 5.825 GHz, which was allocated by the FCC to other usage in 2006.
Best Signal Quality - The AirBridge Access Point (AP) demodulates and error corrects the incoming downstream signal, and then remodulates it for over the air transmission Link quality is raised since the signal is regenerated. Regeneration of the HFC signal makes the performance of the wireless link virtually immune to the quality of the incoming signal. No matter where in the network the AirBridge equipment is placed, the link performance will be the same high quality.
Maximum Upstream Capability and Flexibility - The AirBridge system transports and passes the full upstream spectrum between 18 and 42 MHz. Large upstream capacity enables greater flexibility in the upstream. Multiple upstream channels can be supported simultaneously. If upstream load balancing is required, cable modem upstream frequencies can be changed without having to adjust the settings of the wireless system.
Most Reliable and Lowest Noise System
The AirBridge system mutes the upstream signal path when the upstream signal power is outside of an adjustable operating window. This prevents unwanted noise from interfering with the HFC plant’s upstream operation. AirBridge’s power-based detection is not susceptible to false triggering even in the presence of noise. The Subscriber Unit (SU) also blocks upstream noise by not passing the upstream signal unless it is above a minimum threshold. |
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Product Features & Benefits
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Utilizes non-proprietary DOCSIS equipment |
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Low cost, industry proven performance and quicker ROI |
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Automatic transmit RF mute reduces power consumption and virtually eliminates broadband noise emissions |
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Economic network extension approach to extending broadband access to areas in the vicinity of, but not covered by, existing cable infrastructure |
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Point to point or point to multipoint configurations |
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Strand mount design with fully weatherproof enclosure for quick and easy integration into the outdoor CATV HFC network |
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Supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remote control and monitoring as well as local control via RS-232 interface for onsite configuration |
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Controls upstream ingress, protecting current wired customers and ensuring network integrity |
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Generate new revenue in a matter of days |
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Excellent solution for cold weather installations where snow or hard ground prevents underground construction |
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