Using the AIRAVE
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Using the AIRAVE
This chapter describes how the AIRAVE works at a high-level, and provides maintenance guidelines.
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How the AIRAVE works
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Maintenance
How the AIRAVE works
The AIRAVE is a small cell base station with a radio unit that is similar to a cell tower radio. The base
station uses a low-power antenna to transmit data cellular signals in your small and medium business
locations.
Base stations give you better cellular coverage because they provide a stronger signal. A strong signal
can extend battery life. Also, data applications on Smartphones and other mobile email devices, work
faster.
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The AIRAVE 3 LTE has an internal router that supports dual band radios (2.4GHz and 5GHz). Each radio
supports 6 Virtual Access Points (VAP), 2 public and 4 private. Both radios share SSIDs that are not
editable across VAPs.
Users with dual band radio capable receivers will reap the benefits of shared SSID and security
credentials, and will enjoy a high quality user experience.
Users who travel out of range will migrate to the 2.4 GHz Radio band, and users near the AIRAVE will
migrate to the 5GHz Radio Band to utilize higher data rates.
Broadband connection
The AIRAVE connects to an Operator’s network through a broadband Internet connection.
Connection speed
The AIRAVE’s actual transmission speed is only as fast as the maximum broadband connection speed.
Internet congestion, the number of users on the provider’s network, and other factors can decrease the
actual broadband connection speed. Individual bandwidth needs vary per customer. CommScope
recommends a minimum of 3 Mbps downstream and 1.8 Mbps upstream for data services.
The following table shows recommended bandwidth by usage type:
Usage Type
Recommended Download
Speed
Recommended Upload Speed
Wireless Data
Up to 3 Mbps per session
Up to 1.8 Mbps per session