Data Sheet

For North America Only

Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer (Ver. 2.4.50)

• Cost-effective multiple point-to-point encrypted broadband wireless multiplexer

• Net throughput of up to 100 Mbps full duplex (200 Mbps aggregated)
Point-to-point and • T1/E1 and Ethernet services on a single platform with transmission range of up

multiple point-to-point to 75 miles (120 km)

• Multiband operation over 2.4, 4.9 and 5.3–5.8 GHz frequencies
broadband radio • High reliability and availability based on robust air interface protocol

solution for Ethernet

Airmux-400 is a carrier-class, suitable for deployment in FCC and IC-
and TDM traffic over cost-effective multiple point-to-point regulated countries.

license-free frequencies broadband wireless transmission device. It

combines legacy TDM and Ethernet
services for transmission over 2.4, 4.9 and
5.3–5.8 GHz bands, and is

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Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer
For the global markets of cellular
backhaul, WiMAX and ISP backhaul,
broadband access, large private and
government networks, Airmux-400 offers
high throughput, longer range and
robustness at a competitive price.
MARKET SEGMENTS AND TYPICAL
APPLICATIONS
Most common wireless applications are
described below.
Service Providers and ISPs
IP backhaul of 4G/broadband services in
point-to-multipoint topologies to offer
broadband access for remote, rural and
underserved communities:
• nLOS (no line of sight) in urban
environment
• Long haul in rural setting (Figure 3).
Access for large corporate clients to
eliminate the recurring fee of incumbent
leased line services while maintaining a
secured dedicated capacity per site.
Private Networks
High-capacity interbranch connectivity for
university campuses, health care
organizations, government institutions,
large enterprises and public
establishments with high traffic
requirements (Figure 1).
Mobile Carriers
Rural-to-urban cellular backhaul, extending
mobile reach to rural locations with
carrier-grade, long-haul point-to-point
T1/E1 and Ethernet services. Backhaul of
3G traffic in urban environment with easy
migration path from converged TDM/IP
networks to all-IP networks, such as
WiMAX, LTE/4G).
Security and Surveillance
Aggregation and backhaul of traffic from
multiple collocated megapixel video
cameras suitable for homeland security
applications, municipal ‘safe city’ projects,
border control installations.
AIRMUX-400 MODELS
The following models with different
Ethernet or aggregate throughputs are
available:
• Airmux-400 100M – 100 Mbps
(200 Mbps aggregated) throughput
with up to 16 T1/E1s. This model
operates in the following modes:
- 100 Mbps full duplex with 40 MHz
channel bandwidth
- 100 Mbps asymmetric with 10 and
20 MHz channel bandwidths and
user-selectable uplink/downlink
capacity configuration (50–50% up
to 95–5%)
Figure 1. Enterprise Interbranch Connectivity
• Airmux-400 50M – 50 Mbps (Ethernet
and up to 16 T1/E1s) aggregate,
symmetric. This model is best suited for
combined TDM and IP traffic delivery.
Airmux systems are deployed as single or
multiple point-to-point collocated links.
Transmission range of up to 75 mi (120 km)
is attainable with an external antenna.
PHYSICAL CONFIGURATIONS
Airmux multiplexers consist of an outdoor
unit (ODU), an optional external antenna
and an indoor unit (IDU) with redundant
DC power supplies. The outdoor unit is
suitable for mast or wall installation.
SUPERIOR SPECTRAL EFFICIENCY
Built on advanced MIMO and OFDM
technologies, Airmux-400 provides a
high-capacity link at channel bandwidth of
10, 20 or 40 MHz (see Table 1). This
guarantees a robust air interface able to
withstand strong RF interference and
harsh ambient conditions.
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SECURITY HUB SITE SYNCHRONIZATION
Data transmitted over the air interface is Hub Site Synchronization (HSS) assists in
encrypted using Advanced Encryption System the collocation of radios by reducing the
(AES) with a 128-bit encryption key. interference that normally occurs when
multiple radios transmit and receive in
QUALITY OF SERVICE close proximity to one another. HSS
When the link quality is low, Airmux-400 enables a complex radio environment of
automatically searches for a clear channel mixed services (TDM and Ethernet) and
within a pre-selected list of frequencies. channel bandwidth frequencies (10 or
20 MHz). The collocation feature requires
SHORT TIME-TO-SERVICE ordering the HSS unit as well as its
synchronization cables.
Because Airmux-400 operates in
HSS installations support up to
license-exempt frequencies, it can be
16 collocated radios. Like any other RF
deployed in record time, eliminating the
deployment, the wireless operation is
costs and delays involved in leasing lines
highly dependent on factors such as
or trenching fiber.
available frequencies, the physical space
between radios, other interfering radios,
and whether Airmux-400 or Airmux-200
units are used.
HSS does not eliminate the need for
careful RF planning to ensure the design
will work as planned.
1+1 LINK REDUNDANCY
The Monitored Hot Standby (MHS) 1+1
link redundancy protects the wireless
transmission against equipment failure or
air interface loss. Link switchover is
performed in less than 50 msec.
DIVERSITY
With dual bipolar antennas, Airmux-400
links can be configured to transmit the
same data through both radios. This adds
data transmission integrity under harsh
conditions.

Figure 2. Providing Urban Broadband Access

Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer

MANAGEMENT
Specifications Modulation
A single SNMP-based network management 2×2 MIMO-OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM,
RADIO 64 QAM), see Table 2
application (Airmux Manager) is used to
control multiple Airmux-400 and Frequencies and Channel Bandwidths Error Correction
Airmux-200 links as a unified network. FEC, k = 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, see Table 1
Band Bandwidth
RADview-EMS, RAD’s SNMP-based
[GHz] 10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz Sensitivity
management software provides access to
See Table 2 (measured at BER <10E-11,
the Airmux Manager via its topology map. 5.8 FCC/IC
20 MHz)
VLAN management allows the separation 5.4 FCC/IC
of user traffic from NMS traffic. The user Encryption
Universal
decides if such a separation is required. 4.9 AES 128
FCC/IC –
Both the headquarters and remote sites TDM INTERFACE
are configured with VLAN management. 2.4 FCC/IC –
Number of Ports
Information on links and management can Regulation 4, 8 or 16
be collected and analyzed via a single FCC/IC:
action. Type
FCC 47CFR, Part 15, Subpart C, T1/E1
The Airmux Manager Spectrum View utility FCC 47CFR, Part 15, Subpart E
is an RF survey tool enabling the link FCC 47CFR, Part 90, Subpart Y Framing
installation prior to full link service RSS-111 Transparent to framing mode
activation. The tool provides IC RSS-210
Timing
comprehensive and clear spectral
Throughput Plesiochronous (independent
measurement information for easier,
Airmux-400/50M (full duplex): Tx and Rx timing)
faster and better quality installations.
Up to 50 Mbps total (Ethernet and up Line Code
LAN PORTS to 16 T1/E1 combined) T1: B8ZS, AMI
The IDU-E devices include three LAN ports: E1: HDB3
Airmux-400/100M (full duplex):
two Fast Ethernet UTP (RJ-45) and one
SFP slot. Up to 100 Mbps total, 200 Mbps Latency
aggregated (Ethernet and up to 8 msec
When using RAD’s MiTOP-E3/T3, SFP-
16 T1/E1 combined) Line Impedance
format TDM pseudowire gateway,
Airmux-400 delivers E3/T3 data streams Duplex Technique T1: 100Ω, balanced
over its wireless link. TDD E1: 120Ω, balanced

Transmit Power Connector

See Table 2 RJ-45

Jitter and Wander

As per G.823, G.824

Figure 3. Extending the Reach of Ethernet-Based Services to Rural Locations over PDH Infrastructure
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LAN INTERFACE SFP PORT Power

Number of Ports DC: -20 to -60 VDC via AC/DC converter
Type
3 Fast Ethernet Power Consumption
Type For full details, see the SFP Transceivers 35W max (ODU with IDU)
2 × 10/100BaseT, autonegotiation data sheet at www.rad.com Indicators
(802.3u) Note: It is strongly recommended to order this IDU:
1 × SFP device with original RAD SFPs installed. This will On (green) – IDU is operational
ensure that prior to shipping, RAD has performed
Framing/Coding On (orange) –IDU is being powered up
comprehensive functional quality tests on the
IEEE 802.3u entire assembled unit, including the SFP devices. On (red) –IDU failure
RAD cannot guarantee full compliance to product ODU:
Bridging specifications for units using non-RAD SFPs.
On (green) – ODU-to-IDU link is OK
Up to 2048 MAC addresses self-learning For detailed specifications of the SFP transceivers,
see the SFP Transceivers data sheet.
On (red) – ODU-to-IDU link is
Traffic Handling disrupted
MAC layer bridging, self-learning ANTENNA AIR I/F:
Latency Polarization Type On (green) – Wireless link is
3 msec (typical) Dual synchronized
Characteristics On (orange) – Wireless link is being
Line Impedance
See Table 3 installed
100Ω
On (red) – Wireless link is out of
VLAN Support GENERAL synchronization
Transparent Diagnostics SVC:
Local and remote loopbacks
Connector On (green) – TDM link is synchronized
RJ-45 (10/100BaseT) IDU-to-ODU Connection On (orange) – Remote alarm or active
Outdoor Cat.5e cable, loopback are detected
MANAGEMENT 100m (328 ft) max. length
On (red) –Local alarm is detected
Protocol
Grounding and Lightning Protection Off – Ethernet-only unit or TDM
SNMP, Telnet
Individual grounding for each IDU/ODU services are not configured
Interface Internal arrestors for lightning protection HSS:
10/100BaseT On (green) – The ODU is HSS master,
Internal ESD protection circuits over
Connector power/telecom lines synchronization is OK
RJ-45 Optional lightning protection kit Blinking (green) – The ODU is HSS
slave, synchronization is OK
Upgrade Capabilities
On (orange) – HSS is operational, but
Local and over-the-air software download
errors detected or no signal exists
On (red) – HSS is disabled or ODU is
disconnected from IDU

Table 1. Radio Link Characteristics

Rate FEC Max Tx Power

Modulation Single Dual 4.8–6 GHz 2.4 GHz Sensitivity
Antenna Antenna
[Mbps] [Mbps] [k = ] [dBm] [dBm] [dBm]
BPSK 6.5 13 1/2 -88
13 26 1/2 25 26 -86
QPSK
19.5 39 3/4 -83
26 52 1/2 24 25 -81
16 QAM
39 78 3/4 21 24 -77
52 104 2/3 19 24 -72
64 QAM 58.5 117 3/4 21 -70
18
65 130 5/6 20 -67
Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer

STBY: Environment Physical

On (green) –MHS mode is primary, link Outdoor unit and external antenna: ODU (with integrated antenna):
is active Enclosure: IP67 all-weather case Height: 14.8 in (371 mm)
Temperature: -31°to 140°F Width: 14.8 in (371 mm)
Blinking (green) –MHS mode is
(-35° to 60°C) Depth: 3.6 in (9 mm)
secondary, link is not active
Indoor units: Weight 7 lb (3.5 kg)
On (orange) –MHS mode is secondary,
Temperature: 32° to 122°F
link is active IDU:
(0° to 50°C)
On (red) –MHS mode is primary, link is Humidity: Up to 90%, non-condensing Height: 1.7 in (44 mm)
not active Width: 9.3 in (237 mm)
Off – MHS is disabled Depth: 6.5 in (165 mm)
LINK: Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)

On –Ethernet link is OK
ACT:
On –Activity is detected on Ethernet link

Table 3. Antenna Options

Antenna Frequency Gain Beam Dimensions Weight Connector

Type
[GHz] [dBi] [degrees] [mm] [ft] [kg] [Ib]
Integrated

Flat panel 4.9x–5.875 19 (4.9x GHz) 9 371×371×40 1.2×1.2×1.5 2.5 5.5 2 × N-type
23 (5.x GHz)
Flat panel 2.400 16 16 371×371×40 1.2×1.2×1.5 2.5 5.5 2 × N-type

Flat panel 2.400–2.700 19 16 371×371×40 1.2×1.2×1.5 2.5 5.5 2 × N-type

Flat panel 4.4x–5.1x 22 5.6 371×371×40 1.2×1.2×1.5 2.5 5.5 2 × N-type
External

Flat panel 4.940–5.800 23 5.6 371×371×40 1.2×1.2×1.5 2.5 5.5 2 × N-type

Flat panel 5.140–6.090 23 5.6 371×371×40 1.2×1.2×1.5 2.5 5.5 2 × N-type
Flat panel 5.700–6.050 22 3 371×371×40 1.2×1.2×1.5 2.5 5.5 2 × N-type

Dish 5.250–6.000 28 5.6 Diam. 620 Diam. 2.0 20.4 45 2 × N-type

Note: The range depends on the system configuration. For further information, contact the RAD partner nearest you or one of RAD's offices worldwide.

Table 4. Airmux Family Product Comparison

Features

Airmux-200 (Ver. 1.900) Airmux-400 (Ver. 2.4.50)

Airmux-200 Airmux-200VS Airmux-400/50 Airmux-400/100
Bandwidth 18 5/2 50 total (Ethernet + TDM) 100 total (Ethernet + TDM)
(Mbps)
Supported 2 Ethernet + 1, 2, 4 T1/E1 1 Ethernet 3 Ethernet + 4, 8, 16 T1/E1 3 Ethernet + 4, 8, 16 T1/E1
services
HSS 3 3 3 3
Maximum range 50/80 12.5/20 75/120 75/120
(mi/km)
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Table 4. Operating Frequencies and ODU Models

Ordering Supported Frequencies and Ordering String (AIRMUX-400/ODU/…)

Name Regulations
50 Mbps 100 Mbps
(default frequency is in bold)
F58F 5.3 GHz (FCC/IC, Universal) …F58F/50M …F58F/100M
5.4 GHz (FCC, IC, Universal)
5.8 GHz (FCC/IC)
5.9 GHz Universal
F2458F 2.4 GHz FCC/IC …F2458F/50M/EXT …F2458F/100M/EXT
5.3 GHz (FCC/IC, Universal)
5.4 GHz (FCC, IC, Universal)
5.8 GHz (FCC/IC)
5.9 GHz Universal
F49F 4.9 GHz (FCC/IC, Universal) …F49F/50M …F49F/100M
5.3 GHz (FCC/IC, Universal)
5.4 GHz (FCC, IC, Universal)
5.8 GHz (FCC/IC)
5.9 GHz Universal
F2449F 2.4 GHz FCC/IC …F2449F/50M/EXT …F2449F/100M/EXT
4.9 GHz (FCC/IC, Universal)
5.3 GHz (FCC/IC, Universal)
5.4 GHz (FCC, IC, Universal)
5.8 GHz (FCC/IC)
5.9 GHz Universal
F24F 2.4 GHz FCC/IC …F24F/50M

Ordering strings are red for integrated antennas and blue for external antennas.
Notes:

• 2.4 GHz band supports 50 Mbps full duplex throughput only.

• 4.9 GHz FCC band supports 100 Mbps asymmetric throughput only.
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Airmux-400
Broadband Wireless Multiplexer

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75 75m (246 ft)
Ordering @ Frequency band and regulation:
F2449F 2.x GHz, 4.9 GHz, 5.x GHz 100 100m (328 ft)
Airmux-400/IDUE/* (default – 4.9 GHz FCC/IC)
Indoor unit with redundant DC power Airmux-PS-E-AC/a
F2458F 2.x GHz, 5.x GHz (default Power adapter for IDU-E, 90–240 VAC to
supplies
– 5.8 GHz FCC/IC) 48 VDC
Airmux-400/POE/a + Ethernet throughput:
Legend
Power-over-Ethernet (POE) device 50M 50 Mbps
a AC adapter plug:
Note: A POE device eliminates the need for 100M 100 Mbps
ACEU European
ordering an IDU-E. It requires connection via the Notes:
power adapter. See the Optional Accessories ACUS US
section. • 2.4 GHz band supports 50 Mbps full duplex ACOC Open-ended
throughput only
Airmux-400/ODU/#/+ Airmux-HSSU
• 4.9 GHz FCC band supports 100 Mbps asymmetric
Outdoor unit with integrated antenna Hub site sync unit to connect 8 collocated
throughput only.
outdoor units and 2 additional HSS units
Airmux-400/ODU/@/+/EXT
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Outdoor unit for external antenna CBL-HSS/@@
Airmux-400/ANT/$
connection Assembled cable for HSS connection
External antenna with 1m (3.3 ft) cable
Legend Legend
Legend
* IDU-E interface: @@ Cable length:
$ External antenna:
4TDM 4 TDM ports, 3 Ethernet ports 5 5m (16.4 ft)
(2 UTP + 1 SFP) 19/2427/fp 19 dBi, 2.4–2.7 GHz, flat
panel 15 15m (49.2 ft)
8TDM 8 TDM ports, 3 Ethernet ports
22/4451/fp 22 dBi, 4.4–5.1 GHz, flat 50 50m (164 ft)
(2 UTP + 1 SFP)
panel 100 100m (328 ft)
16TDM 16 TDM ports, 3 Ethernet
ports (2 UTP + 1 SFP) 22/5760/fp 22 dBi, 5.7–6.05 GHz, flat MHS-kit
panel Cable and patch panel assembly (8 × RJ-45
ETH 3 Ethernet ports
(2 UTP + 1 SFP) 23/4958/fp 23 dBi, 4.940–5.800 GHz, Y-connections) for Monitored Hot Standby
flat panel configuration
# Frequency band and regulation:
F24F 2.4 GHz, FCC/IC, for models 23/5160/fp 23 dBi, 5.140–6.090 GHz, Airmux-Lightning-Protection
with 50-Mbps Ethernet flat panel External lightning protection kit for IDU,
throughput only 28/5260/dish 28 dBi, 5.250–6.000 GHz, PoE unit and ODU
F49F 4.9 GHz, 5.x GHz (default – dish
4.9 GHz FCC/IC)
CBL-Airmux-UTP/@
F58F 5.x GHz (default – 5.8 GHz
Assembled cable for connection between
FCC/IC)
IDU and ODU
Legend
@ Cable length:
25 25m (82 ft)
50 50m (164 ft)

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