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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
MicroMAX is a highly upgradeable Micro-cell base station, based on the Sequans System On a Chip
(SOC), with a pole/roof (wall) mounted radio system and antennae. This high performance chip can
support up to 28 + 28 MHz channels (full duplex) forms part of the AS.MAX portfolio of WiMAX
network infrastructure equipment. It is compatible with the Airspan EasyST and ProST subscriber
terminals and other manufacturer's CPEs that are fully WiMAX compliant.
The MicroMAX BSR is an outdoor radio that is mounted outside on a pole or wall. The BSR provides
a wireless link with subscribers and interfaces with the provider's backbone. The MicroMAX BSR is
available in two models. These models differ by antenna design (providing integral flat-panel
antennas, or an N-type port for attaching third-party external antennas). MicroMAX BSR is available
in numerous frequency bands, operating in FDD and TDD modes in numerous channels, see:
MicroMAX Frequency Ranges .
The BSR connects to the indoor Ethernet switch by a CAT-5e cable, which carries the Ethernet
signal, and DC power. For a MicroMAX Base Station consisting of multiple BSRs, there are two (2)
options. The BSRs can be connected to individual Subscriber Data Adapters (SDA-4S) or to Base
Station Distribution Units (BSDU). For a Base Station consisting of a single BSR, the BSR typically
connects to a single Subscriber Data Adapter (SDA-4S or SDA-4SDC).
MicroMAX BSR provides a low cost, high-performance point-to multipoint packet-based Broadband
Wireless Access (BWA) solution. MicroMAX BSR Provides wireless connectivity designed to deliver
high-speed data, voice over IP (VoIP) and multimedia services to residential, SOHO (Small
Office/Home Office), and SME (Small to Medium Enterprises).
The MicroMAX is an encased outdoor radio providing access to the MicroMAX's communication ports
on its bottom panel. The MicroMAX's back panel provides holes for mounting.
MicroMAX BSR interfaces with the service provider's backbone through either:
The SDA-4S Type II or the SDA-4SDC (referred henceforth as SDA-4S) integrated LAN
switches.
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SDA-4S Type II : integrated LAN switch, providing power and four 10/100BaseT ports
for interfacing with the subscriber’s network
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SDA-4SDC Type II : integrated LAN switch, providing power and four 10/100BaseT
interfaces and especially designed for implementation where available power supply is
DC (10 to 52 VDC), e.g. from a solar panel. This model provides regulated –48 VDC
power to the BSR.
Base Station Distribution Unit (BSDU) - provides an interface between multiple BSRs
and the service provider's backbone.
MicroMAX can be managed by an SNMP-based network management system (Netspan) using
standard and proprietary MIBs. In addition, external third-party management systems such as HP
OpenView can also manage the MicroMAX using these MIBs. Basic management can be performed
using any standard Web browser.
Note; for management refer to MicroMAX Web Management documentation.