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AN-80i
Manual
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Proprietary Redline Communications © 2009
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June 4, 2009
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The Access Node 80i system is manufactured by Redline Communications -- a world
leader in design and production of Broadband Fixed Wireless (BFW) systems.
Figure 1: Intro - AN-80i Components
The AN-80i is a high-performance, high-speed wireless Ethernet bridge for use in a
commercial, industrial, business, or government environment. The system can operate
with a 3.3 - 3.8 GHz, 4.9 - 5.3 GHz, 5.4 GHz, or 5.8 GHz radio (factory installed) using a
time division duplexing (TDD) RF transceiver to transmit and receive on the same
channel. Main features include advanced technologies to address inter-cell interference,
enhanced security features through over-the-air encryption schemes, and Automatic
Transmitter Power Control (ATPC) to automatically maintain optimum performance.
The outdoor unit can be used with a selection of available external antennas. When
equipped with a narrow beam antenna, the AN-80i supports long-range operations of
over 50 miles (80 km) in clear line of sight (LOS) conditions. The AN-80i outdoor unit is
housed in a weatherproof aluminum alloy case. An indoor PoE power adapter provides
operational power for the AN-80i and connection to the Ethernet network.
One AN-80i is configured as PTP Master or PMP Sector Controller and controls the
wireless link. This function is transparent to all Ethernet operations. The Master/sector
controller uses a scheduled request/grant mechanism to arbitrate bandwidth requests
from the remote unit (PTP Slave / PMP subscriber) to provide non contention-based
traffic with predictable transmission characteristics.
