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Looking for a Quick Overview?

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"

Looking for clarity on the subject of frequencies and FCC licensing?
Read:  
"Facts you Should Know about Licensed Microwave vs. License-Free Wireless."



Looking for Install Info?


ANTENNA MOUNTS

  
WALL ATTACHED PIPES...

  > 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 "TRIPODS"...

  1' & 2' Dishes
  > Mount Specs, Part #99281
  > Protective Rubber Mat Kit
  > Photo of Non-Penetrating Mount

  
2' & 4' 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 Bolted Tripod (15'): Photo
  > 15' Tripod Footprint & Dist. Weight
  > 100' Monopole: Photo


ANTENNA SPECS

  > 1' to 2' Mechanical Specs
  > 2' to 6' Mechanical Specs
  > Wind Load Forces


INSTALLATION INFO

  > Overview
  > Working with Your Facilities Manager

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

  
Customer Partnered Installations...
  >
Pricing by Project Tasks

  
FCC Licensing Services...
  >
Overview
  > 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)


INSTALLING A CERAGON LINK

   > 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 1500P)

   
Remote Management (SNMP)
   
> Overview & Requirements

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


SUPPORT SERVICES

 
 > Telephone Support (1-hr response)
  > Overnight Component Replacement
  > Extended Warranty
  > On-Site Support (4-hr response)
  > Preventative Maintenance
  > Customized Support
  > Annual Support Agreement (example)


Looking for Product Info?


POINT to POINT WIRELESS ("Microwave")
by Distance & Bandwidth

   DISTANCE = 0 - 3/4 Mile per Hop
   
SPEED = 100 Mbps or 1.25 Gigabit
   
FREQUENCY BAND = 60 GHz

   
> Fast Features (60 GHz, BridgeWave)
   
> Product Sheet & Specs
   
> Distance Table for 2' Dishes
   
> Cabling, Conduit & Mounts
   
> Installation Manual
   > Network Management Manual


   DISTANCE = 3/4 - 4 Miles per Hop
   
SPEED = 100 Mbps or 1.25 Gigabit
   
FREQUENCY BAND = 80 GHz

   > Fast Features (80 GHz, BridgeWave)
   
> Product Sheet & Specs
   
> Cabling, Conduit & Mounts
   
> Installation Manual
   > Network Management Manual


   DISTANCE = 0 - 6 Miles per Hop
   
SPEED = 100 Mbps to 1.48 Gbps | OC-3 to OC-12
   
FREQUENCY BAND = 18, 23 & 38 GHz

   
Trango Systems

   
> Backhaul Brochure
   > Apex Radio Brochure
   > Giga Radio Brochure

   Ceragon Networks
   
> IP Max Brochure
   
> Fast Features [50 Mbps | Other Bandwidths]
   > User Manual


   
SONET = OC-3 to OC-12

   Ceragon Networks
   
> 1500P Brochure
   
> 1500 HP Brochure
   > Fast Features
   > User Manual


   DISTANCE = 6 - 30 Miles per Hop
   
SPEED = 50 to 800 Mbps & OC-3 to OC-12
   
FREQUENCY BAND = 6 & 11 GHz

 
  Ceragon Networks
   
> 1500 P Brochure [Std. Power]
   
> 1500 HP Brochure [High Power]
 
  > User Manual



POINT to POINT WIRELESS ("License-Free")
Listed by Distance & Bandwidth


   DISTANCE = 0 - 3/4 Mile per Hop
   
SPEED = 100 Mbps or 1.25 Gigabit
   
FREQUENCY BAND = 60 GHz


 
  > Fast Features (60 GHz, BridgeWave)
   
> Product Sheet & Specs
   
> Distance Table for 2' Dishes
   
> Cabling, Conduit & Mounts
   
> Installation Manual
   > Network Management Manual


   DISTANCE = 0 - 30 Miles per Hop
   
SPEED = 24 Mbps with Optional 1-4 T1s
   
FREQUENCY BAND = 2.4, 4.9, 5.4 & 5.8 GHz

   
> FA 4800 Product Brochure
   
> Quick Features
   > Install Manual


   
SPEED = 48 Mbps with Optional 1-4 T1s

   > FA 2000 Product Brochure

GENERAL INFO

FAQ
> Frequently asked questions about point-to-point microwave.

White Papers
> Mining Wireless Gold without Getting Shafted: What you Should Know About Licensed vs. License-Free Wireless
> Wireless WANs 101: It's Wireless Wanarchy!
> Making Sense of the Wireless Hype: Finding the Right Wireless for Your Application

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