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A point-to-point wireless link can cost from $2,500 to over $50,000. What accounts for such a difference?  
Read:
"Making Sense of the Wireless Hype: Finding the Right Wireless Solution for You."

Want some clarity about the subject of frequencies and licensing?  
Read:
"Facts you Should Know about Licensed versus Unlicensed Wireless."




Installation & Support Services

ANTENNA MOUNTS

Wall Attached Mounts
  Mount specs for 1'-3' Diameter Dish
  Mount specs for 4'-6' Diameter Dish
  Slider Bracket Kit
  Hardware for Wall Attachment
  Photo of Standard Wall Mount
  Photo of Extended 10' Wall Mount
  Photo of Corner Wall Mount

Non-Penetrating Roof Mounts
for BridgeWave & FibeAir 4800 Radios
with 1' Integrated or 2' External Antennas:


  Mount Specs, Part #99281
  Protective Rubber Mat Kit
  Photo of Non-Penetrating Mount

for Larger Licensed Microwave Dishes
  Mount Specs, Part #99282
  Weight with 2' Dish
  Weight with 4' Dish
  Protective Rubber Mat Kit
  Photo of Non-Penetrating Mount

Other Mounts

  
Roof Attached Tripod (15'): Photo
  Footprint & Dist. Weight

  100' Monopole: Photo


Antennas Specs for Licensed Radios
1' to 2' Parabolic Antenna: Mechanical Specs
2' 18 & 23 GHz Antenna Specs & Brochure
2' to 6' Antenna: Mechanical Specs
Wind Load Forces for Parabolic Antennas


Installation Services
Overview
Working with Your Facilities Manager

Turnkey Installations
What Comprises a Turnkey Installation?
Project Timeline (typical)

Partial & Customer Assisted Installations
Pricing for Individual Project Tasks

FCC Licensing Services
About the Process
Chart of U.S. Radio Frequency Spectrum
FCC License Application Form (Part 101)
FCC Licensing Web Link

Finding Line of Sight
What Constitutes Good Line of Sight?
Verifying Line of Sight
Advice on Finding a Repeater
Topographic Software for Path Profiling
Order Printed Topo Maps On-Line
("Enter USGS Store", then"1:24K Topo Maps")
Research Tower Ownership (FAA Registrations)

Support Services to Choose From
Support (Customized)
  Telephone Support (1-hour response)
  Overnight Component Replacement
  Extended Warranty
  On-Site Support (4-hour response)
  Preventative Maintenance
  Customized Support
  Annual Support Agreement (Sample)



Product Information

LICENSED POINT TO POINT RADIOS
[Select by Distance & Bandwidth]

[0-3 Miles per Hop]
100 Mbps to 1.25 Gigabit, BridgeWave

   
Product Description (80 GHz, BridgeWave)
   
Product Sheet & Specs (80 GHz, BridgeWave)
   
Installation Manual
   Network Management Manual

[0-5 Miles per Hop]

   
50 Megabits per second (Mbps)
   100 Mbps & 1-8 T1
   400 - 800 Mbps
   1.6 Gigabit (Gbps)
   
SONET: OC3 to OC12

   Ceragon Networks' Brochure & Specs
   
FibeAir 1500P Licensed Microwave 6-38 GHz

[5-20 Miles per Hop]

   
50 Megabit (Mbps), Upgradeable
   100 Mbps & 1-8 T1
   200 Mbps (w/optional 1-8-T1s)
   400 Mbps
   800 Mbps
   SONET: OC3 to OC12

   
Ceragon Networks' Brochure & Specs
   
FibeAir 1500P Licensed Microwave 6-38 GHz

   
Indoor Unit (IDU) Description
   Signal & Power Connection (RG-8) to ODU
   Interfaces to Network Switch or IP Router
   Wayside Channel Options

   Outdoor Unit (ODU) Description
   Single ODU Antenna Attachment
   Dual ODU Attachment to Single Antenna
   Waveguide Connection (ODU to Antenna)
   Signal & Power Cable from ODU to IDU

   
Path Calculations | Link Availability
   
Path Loss Radio Lookup Files (FibeAir Radio)

   
Remote Management (SNMP)
   
Overview & Requirements

   
System Configurations
   
Typical Point-to-Point Link
   
Dual Path, Single Antenna (Dual-Feed)


UNLICENSED POINT TO POINT RADIOS
[Select by Distance & Bandwidth]

100 Mbps to 1.25 Gigabit Radios by BridgeWave
[0-1/2 Mile per Hop]

   
Product Description (60 GHz)
   BridgeWave Product Sheet & Specs (60 GHz)
   Installation Manual
   Network Management Manual
   2' Antenna Distance Table for 60 GHz

[0-30 Miles per Hop]

   
48 Mbps, Ethernet & 2-4 T1 Features
   Ceragon Networks' Product Sheet & Specs



General Information

Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ
FAQs About Point-to-Point Microwave

White Papers
Mining Wireless Gold without Getting Shafted: What you Should Know About Licensed versus Unlicensed Wireless
Wireless WANs 101: It's Wireless Wanarchy!
Making Sense of the Wireless Hype: Finding the Right Wireless Solution for You

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Product Categories > Licensed Microwave  ::  License-Free Wireless  ::  Installation & Licensing

Individual Products
by Bandwidth
Gigabit Ethernet :: 400 Mbps :: OC3 - OC12 :: 200 Mbps :: 100 Mbps & T1 :: 100 Mbps :: 50 Mbps & T1 :: 10 - 20 Mbps
48 Mbps 2.4 - 5.8 GHz :: 60 GHz (Gigabit, 0 - 1/4 Mile) :: 80 GHz (Gigabit, 0 - 4 Miles)





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