As the market demand for mobile connectivity, network scalability and investment protection with a
migration path for future development in WiMAX technologies increases, there is an escalating need for
wireless broadband solutions to provide best of breed in wireless distribution and access technologies.
Proxim’s MeshMAX product line integrates three technologies in one unit! The new MeshMAX product is a
tri-radio, outdoor device offering Wi-Fi connectivity for access, Wi-Fi mesh gateway for network redundancy
and a high capacity, carrier-class WiMAX link for backhaul. The convergence of these three technologies
delivers end-to-end QoS for triple-play applications, a reduction in total cost of ownership and investment
protection for future developments in WiMAX.
The MeshMAX 3500 consists of two versions. MeshMAX Model 3500WM includes one radio for WiMAX
backhaul, one radio for Wi-Fi Mesh and one radio for 802.11b/g Wi-Fi access. Expanding Wi-Fi coverage,
the 3500W includes one radio for WiMAX backhaul and two radios for tri-mode Wi-Fi access, supporting
802.11a and 802.11b/g clients. The MeshMAX 3500 provides an optimal solution which brings internet
connectivity and applications to where the customers are and where they want to be.
Enables WiMAX and Wi-Fi Applications
Drawing on Proxim’s expertise in WiMAX and Wi-Fi Mesh Technologies, the MeshMAX product line
encapsulates the best in class features of the award-winning Tsunami WiMAX and ORiNOCO mesh product
families. Proxim is uniquely positioned to offer this leading-edge product given our extensive experience in
delivering Wi-Fi and WiMAX solutions.
• End-to-end product portfolio consisting of WLAN, Wi-Fi Mesh, WiMAX and Point-to-Point
• Based on WiMAX Forum Certified Tsunami MP.16 and Wi-Fi certified ORiNOCO access points
• Tri-radio design provides one radio for WiMAX backhaul for distribution, one radio for Wi-Fi mesh link
and one radio for exclusive Wi-Fi access traffic
• End-to-end QoS from access to distribution to support voice and video
- IEEE 802.11e draft QoS support for access and enhanced QoS on mesh link
- IEEE 802.16e QoS support for WiMAX wireless backhaul link
- 802.1D to 802.1p priority mapping and 802.1D to IP DSCP mapping
• Low latency enables VoIP
• Enhanced security with AES encryption protects over the air transmission on all three links
• Scalable, flexible end to end Proxim solutions allow for ease in expansion of network
- Service Provider can expand WiMAX network coverage with MeshMAX by extending their network
utilizing Wi-Fi mesh
- Enterprise WiMAX subscribers can extend internet access to local clients through Wi-Fi hotspot
Simplifies Network Architecture, Deployment and Management
Reducing network complexity, minimizing time of deployment and increasing ease of installation, the
MeshMAX accelerates the network operator’s time to money.
• Less nodes to install, deploy and manage
• Centralized remote management support with ProximVision
™
Network Management System
• Provides consistent deployment and user experience to Tsunami MP.16 and ORiNOCO Mesh Access
Point product lines
• Reduces downtime and network troubleshooting compared to multi-vendor WiMAX and Wi-Fi Mesh
network
Significantly Reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Lowest deployment cost per square mile
• Reducing the number of nodes decreases installation and management time and minimizes
associated costs
• Low power consumption and solar power options reduce operating expenses
Investment Protection
WiMAX and mesh networks consisting of the Tsunami WiMAX products, ORiNOCO Mesh Access Points
and MeshMAX radios enable a service provider to establish a customer base and capture a head start on
securing the WiMAX mobile market.
• Current MeshMAX product features WiMAX QoS and 802.16e class roaming with unprecedented
mobility capabilities
• MeshMAX platform enables support of all mobile WiMAX and Wi-Fi clients
Outdoor Broadband Wireless Access
Proxim Wireless offers the industry's
most complete suite of outdoor
broadband wireless access products.
This portfolio includes:
• Tsunami
™
MP.11 –
Capabilities of fixed and mobile
WiMAX for U.S. and global markets
• Tsunami
™
MP.16 –
WiMAX for the 3.5 GHz frequency band
• ORiNOCO
®
Wi-Fi Mesh –
Outdoor and indoor Wi-Fi mesh for
service providers and municipalities
Proxim Wireless
is a global pioneer in scalable
broadband wireless networking. From Wi-Fi to
wireless Gigabit Ethernet – our WLAN, mesh,
point-to-multipoint and point-to-point products
are available through our extensive global
channel network.
MeshMAX
™
3500
Convergence of WiMAX, Wi-Fi
®
Mesh and Wi-Fi
MeshMAX 3500 Supports WiMAX, Wi-Fi Mesh and Wi-Fi
