Background and Product Background and Product Overview Overview

Connecting The World

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IntroductionIntroduction

• Airspan has recently announced the acquisition of Radionet

• What does Radionet bring to Airspan?– Ability to provide WiFi based solutions

• Backhaul applications – a lower cost alternative to IP Only AS3030 ptp solution

• Outdoor WiFi Hotzones– We see the future of broadband access being networks with a mix of WiMAX and

WiFi

– This is driven by the possibilities of adding vertical applications by leveraging multiple interfaces on client devices – eg. VoIP, FMC

• Specialist Applications– Heavy industrial

– Connectivity to Urban Rapid Transportation Systems (Metros)

• WiFi solutions will co-exist in a network using all Airspan’s current access technologies (ASWipLL, AS4020, Proximity, AS.MAX)

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Product SetProduct Set

• RadioNETs product line will be called:

• This consists of:

Two Hardware Platforms

NMS & Software Solutions

FlexNET

ViaNET

ControlNET

RoamNET

CrossNET

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Target Applications OverviewTarget Applications Overview

• AS.NET targets the following applications:

• Point to Point Backhaul– Low Cost single and full duplex (dual) IP backhaul 5.4/5.8GHz links

– Repeater functionality within a backhaul network

• WiFi Hotzones– Outdoor WiFi (802.11a/b/g) Base Stations

– Seamless handoff for standard WiFi clients (PDA’s, Laptops, Smart Phones etc.)

– Used in conjunction with AS.MAX for Yozan like WiFi deployment with roaming

• Specialist Applications– Heavy Industrial Connectivity Applications (eg. Mining)

– Connectivity to public transportation when out of UMTS coverage

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BackhaulBackhaul

• AS.NET FlexNET Hardware provides a complete backhaul solution

– Provides Link & Repeater functionality from a single HW platform

– 64 OFDM NLOS Performance

– Utilises License Exempt Spectrum

• Each FlexNET enclosure houses one or two radio units

– Allows units to be configured for dual radio full duplex links

• Single links = 54Mbps (up to 30Mbps net)

• Dual links = 108Mbps (up to 60Mbps net) FlexNET

5.4/5.8GHz Link

Repeater

5.4/5.8GHz Link

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WiFi HotzonesWiFi Hotzones

• AS.NET FlexNET Hardware with RoamNET Software provides a complete WiFi Hotzone solution

– Provides Access & Backhaul from a single HW platform

– Combined with WiMAX distribution for improved QoS

FlexNET

5.4/5.8GHz Link WiMAX Distribution

Repeater

5.4/5.8GHz Link

802.11a/b/g WiFi Hotzone

RoamNET Providing handoff for WiFi devices

ControlNET

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Specialist ApplicationsSpecialist Applications

• ViaNET is a heavy duty industrial hardware platform housing two WiFi 802.11a/b/g radio units

• ViaNET hardware is available in Access Point and Mobile Terminal (Client) versions

• Used in conjunction with CrossNET software, it provides the means for “make – before – break” connections to be made to a moving (60-80km/h) terminal device (eg. On a train)

– Ideal solution for providing un-interrupted broadband connectivity to transportation systems which have predetermined routes and no access to other wireless networks (such as UMTS) – eg. Metro lines

• VoIP Services

• Streaming Video

• Time / constant connectivity critical security connections ViaNET

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FlexNET stand alone deployable products

Point-to-point links and repeater solution

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FlexNET Link: Target applications FlexNET Link: Target applications

• Customer problem/need – Need backhaul for broadband access service

– Expensive leased line costs

– No wired line alternative (remote or difficult to reach areas)

– No license (cannot use 3.5GHz or other licensed bands)

– Network frequently changing, expanding (need to deploy quickly)

– Redundancy, back-up

• Application– Backhaul to broadband access networks

– Wi-Fi hotzone backhauls

– Leased line replacement

• Target customers – ISP’s

– Enterprises (linking up own facilities)

• Airspan USP – High data rates, long distances

– Out of the box, quickly deployable solution

– Proven, outdoor design

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FlexNET Link: Key Selling PointsFlexNET Link: Key Selling Points

• High throughput, effective data rates over 25 Mbps

• Very flexible– 802.11a radio based outdoor ruggedised link router or bridge

– Competing products are only typically L2 wireless bridges, do not support routing

• Competitive pricing– 802.11a unlicensed standards-based solution, competitive pricing

• Advanced security– AES Encryption

• Reliability, highly robust and ruggedised solution– IP65 rated

– -40° to +55°C

• Support for industry standard carrier grade topologies– With IP routing and OSPFv2 options, widely used today by ISP’s

– Provides load balancing and redundancy

• Long range distances– FCC versions, up to 7-26 km

– ETSI versions, up to 4-20 km

– UK versions, up to 6-23 km

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FlexNETFlexNET Point-to-Point Link Configuration Point-to-Point Link Configuration

(RN700)

• Interfaces:– 1 x IEEE 802.11a OFDM– 1 x Ethernet

• Outdoor band 5.470 -5.725 or 5.725-5.850GHz

• Transmit power control (TPC)

• Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) (not in FCC model)

• Integrated antenna– Gain 20 dBi– Beam width 15 deg

• Configuration– Bridge mode– Router mode

• Security– VPN Passthrough, WPA-PSK(AES)– MAC address authentication

• Management– Web based (HTTP/HTTPS) – Encrypted (SSH2) command-line interface– Multiple administrative classes– SNMP v2c, MIB II

• Advanced Features– OSPF V2 Routing – Longlink configuration for links up to 25KM– Up and Down Bandwidth shaping per RN700

5.4/5.8GHz Link

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FlexNET: Link Repeater FlexNET: Link Repeater ConfigurationConfiguration

(RN800 or RN900 RN700 may be slaves to RN800 or 900)

• Interface:– 2 x IEEE 802.11a OFDM– 2 x Ethernet

• Outdoor band 5.470 -5.725 or 5.725-5.850 GHz

• Transmit power control (TPC)

• Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)

• External antennas– two N-connectors

• Configuration– Bridge mode– Router mode

• Security– VPN Passthrough, WPA-PSK(AES)– MAC address authentication

• Management– Web based (HTTP/HTTPS) – Encrypted (SSH2) command-line interface– Multiple administrative classes– SNMP v2c, MIB II

• Advance Features– OSPF V2 Routing – Longlink configuration for links up to 25KM

5.4/5.8GHz Link

Repeater 5.4/5.8GHz Link

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Links: Selling against competitorsLinks: Selling against competitors

• Airspan AS 3030 PMP– Bridge mode only products, does not support routing

- Limited services, Low capacity, focused on E1/T1 service driven IDU/ODU architecture

- Only 1 radio, no support for dual link features

– No support for redundancy, load-balancing

– Several products, dedicated for base station and CPE sides

• Cisco 1400 wireless bridge– Bridge mode only products, does not support routing

– Only 1 radio, no support for dual link features

– FCC only, not an ETSI version

– No support for redundancy, load-balancing

– Several products, dedicated for base station and CPE sides

• Proxim Tsunami.MP11– Only 1 radio, no support for dual link features

– No support for redundancy, load-balancing

– Limited range max 5 km (ETSI)

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FlexNET with RoamNET

Wi-Fi Hotzone system

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Target applicationsTarget applications

• Customer problem/need– No mobility: desire to offer mobile services

– Desire to offer multiple city-wide services over single network (fixed and mobile)

• Application– broadband internet access, public safety,

surveillance, CCTV, VPN, VoIP

• Target market & customers – all municipalities and towns world-wide

– ISP’s

– TAM estimated at €2billion by 2008

• Airspan USP – Combined WiMAX/Wi-Fi offer - one stop shop for

complete system

– proven in deploying carrier-class hotzones

– Management and roaming system

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Hotzone System ComponentsHotzone System Components

• FlexNET Base Station– Enables 2.4Ghz & 5GHz client access– Sectorized system for greater coverage &

capacity– Is a full router, eliminates multi-cast issues

• FlexNET Link Router/Bridge (optional)– 5GHz 802.11a based– Point to Point or repeater– Interconnects base stations– ETSI & FCC certifications

• ControlNET with RoamNET s/w– Provides network management and control– MAC address authentication– IP Roaming– Bandwidth management

• Antenna’s & Accessories– Specialized, optimized sector & Link

antenna’s– Integrated antenna for 5GHz

Back-up Link

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FlexNET Base StationsFlexNET Base Stations

(RN900/810/820)

• IP routers, routed network topology

• Ruggedized for ourdoor use – -40 to +50°C, industrial grade components

• Dual band IEEE 802.11 a/b/g radios– 2 radios, 2*54 Mbps access capacity, 2.4 or 5GHz access,

FCC or ETSI certified– 2 Ethernet interfaces– Dual antenna N-connectors for external antenna choice

• Cell based network deployment– gradual scaling of networks

• Management– Web based (HTTP/HTTPS) – Encrypted (SSH2) command-line interface– Multiple administrative classes– SNMP v2c, MIB II

• Access Features– DHCP server and relay– Wi-Fi connection hand-over via RoamNET– Bandwidth management

• Works with ControlNET with RoamNET

• Option for combined FlexNET Link and Base Station in a single unit

– One physical unit with all features of both products

5.4/5.8GHz Distribution

802.11a/b/g WiFi Hotzone

RoamNET Providing handoff for WiFi devices

ControlNET

WiMAX Distribution

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ControlNET Server with RoamNETControlNET Server with RoamNET

• Centralised network and subscriber management

• Element management & monitoring– Central information storage, system monitoring centre– Monitors Access Routers– Collects logs: Usage, capacity, status

• Bandwidth Management– Enables a specific bandwidth to be provided on a per user basis– Can define up and downlink speeds separately– Bandwidth level follows user as he roams

• User authentication– User is authenticated via MAC address– Defined User name and password

• RoamNET mobility protocol– Enable seamless mobility between Access Routers– Patented RoamNET IP local mobility protocol– Users can move from access router to another without needing to

reconfigure– No special software needed on client

• Guest Access Services– Reroute to external server

• Optional high availability version– Enables hot stand-by with automatic fail-over

Linux based server

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Selling against competitors: HotzonesSelling against competitors: Hotzones• Tropos Networks

– No support for 5 GHz

– Single radio for access/link

– Omni antenna based network solution, not a cellular/sector based network

– Not as scalable as routed/sector based network design

– Proprietary Mesh protocol, not fully interoperable

• Cisco Mesh solution Aironet 1500– Omni antenna based network solution, not a cellular/sector based network

– Proprietary NMS

– Only bridging based approach, not similarly scalable as routed network

• RoamAD– Partial solution, not designed for outdoor with complete components, power supplies etc.

– Not ruggedised HW for wide temperature areas

– Only with external antennas, complex deployment

– Only bridging based approach, not similarly scalable as routed network

• Strix Systems– Only bridging based approach, not similarly scalable as routed network

– No IP subnet roaming

– Expensive, 4-6 radio design

– High power consumption

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Just to summarise!Just to summarise!

Product UseFrequency Supported

No. of Radio Units

Antenna Int/Ext

No. of external antenna

connectors Suitable antenna types

No. of ethernet

interfaces

               

RN-700 Link Only 5Ghz 1 Internal --

1

               

RN-800 Link Only 5GHz 2 External 25GHz Link or Access

2

               

RN-810

Access Only 2.4GHz 2 External 2

2,4GHz Access2

               

RN-820

Access Only

2,4GHz 5GHz2 External 2

2,4GHz/5GHz Access2

               

RN-900Access or

Link 2,4GHz 5GHz 2

Internal and

External 22,4GHz/5GHz Link or

Access 2

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ViaNET with CrossNET

Public Transportation, Urban Transit &

Heavy Industry Applications

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ViaNET: Target ApplicationsViaNET: Target Applications

• Customer problem/need– Need to put time critical applications inside vehicle while moving

– Need to improve security and surveillance on public transportation

– Provide connectivity to train passengers, transit systems metros etc.

– Heavy duty design requirements, robust solution

• Applications– Automation

– Real time video streaming

– Security and surveillance

– Voice support

• Target markets & customers– Metros, subways, buses

– Underground mines

• Airspan USP– Zero-Delay application data stream throughput

– Highly reliable, fault tolerant hand-over

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Key selling pointsKey selling points

• Unique specialised system for time critical applications– No known direct competition

• Enables video streaming while vehicle is moving

• Proven - operational in 3 underground mines today– Providing communication system enabling full mining automation

– Reached highest mining capacity when system was turned on

• Rugged hardware, designed for demanding environments

• CrossNET Server provides “make before break” to ensure continuous communications

• Complete stand-alone system: Mobile Terminal, Access Point and CrossNET Server

• ViaNET Access Point can also support standard Wi-Fi clients

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ViaNET Mobile Terminal & Access PointViaNET Mobile Terminal & Access Point

• Factory configured • as Mobile Terminal or Access Point

• Reliability in demanding environments – Industrial grade components

– Temperature range -40 to +70°C

– Rust, chemical and waterproof

– AP/MT casing protection class IP66

– Tolerating vibration & shocks

• “Make before break” hand-over features– Dual redundant data streams via 2 radios

– Traffic prioritization

– Predefined channel list to speed up handover

– Background scanning to know which AP to move to next

– Requires ViaNET Mobile Terminal, Access Point and CrossNET software

• Tested speeds up to 80km/hr• Dual radio, dual ethernet

• 4 antenna connectors

• Rugged industrial grade antenna’s• AP antenna 30°

• MT antenna 90°

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CrossNET Visualization CrossNET Visualization MTS

APAPAP

MT

AP

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ViaNET Customer: Helsinki MetroViaNET Customer: Helsinki Metro

• Pilot installation with Helsinki Metro– Customer considering data, automation and

security applications

• 3 stations covered– Eastbound subway track approx. 4 kms

• The main application is CCTV– Videosteam from three CCTV cameras is

transmitted from a subway car to the control room

– Two cameras inside the car and one in the cockpit

• System– 9 ViaNET AP’s along the track side

– CrossNET Server in the control room

– ViaNET Mobile Terminal on the subway car

– The AP’s are connected by wired and wireless links to the CrossNET Server

• Preliminary Results– Speeds up to 80km/hr

– System provides uninterrupted videosteam from each camera simultaneously

– Excellent response times

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