LongHaul™ 5x Unlicensed Radio

Powerful, Flexible, Easy to Use Backhaul Radio
Much more than just wireless data transport, the LH-5x GHz unlicensed band digital microwave Ethernet bridge provides unparalleled range, signal strength, flexibility and capability, combined with incredible ease of use. Carlson’s revolutionary SWiFT™ solution allows LongHaul 5x radios to operate as a point-to-point IP bridge that doesn’t degrade at long distances.

Highest Performance for transporting over a long distance
The LH-5x provides the best quality, performance, features, and price in its class. LongHaul has the ability to switch from IP (108 Mb/s OTA rate) to the SWiFT™ platform providing a constant user data throughput of 16/32 Mb/s at distances exceeding 80 miles. SWiFT™ eliminates packet collisions that typically limit VoIP and video transmission performance making the LongHaul the most robust backhaul solution in its class, at any range!

The LongHaul’s low fixed latency (bounded delay) of < 5 milliseconds eliminates packet collisions or lost data during transmission. This allows the LongHaul to provide very high QoS for VoIP, streaming media, online gaming, smart grid and other user datagram protocol (UDP) intensive applications at long distances.

SuperVision, LongHaul’s user interface, has a self-configuring capability that makes installation, operation and maintenance a breeze for a variety of user abilities. SuperVision includes powerful network management and site monitoring features that monitor IP traffic as well as equipment temperature and power supply voltage and will send a message if an alarm condition occurs. Now you can keep an eye on critical system performance and environmental and power issues before they become problems.

The LongHaul 5x Offers an Unmatched Set of Features:

Powerful and Flexible Throughput
108 Mb/s over-the-air rate and up to 60 Mb/s TCP/IP throughput (802.11a)
Robust IP and TDM signaling
Dual Ethernet ports allow for quick and easy back-to-back (repeater) configurations
RF bandwidth adjustable (5/10/20/40 MHz) reduces interference and increases spectrum efficiency
Powerful Long Distance Performance
32 Mb/s aggregate (16 full duplex)
Range greater than 80 miles
Superior VoIP and Streaming Media Management
Scheduled transmissions in each direction (TDM)
No data packet collisions
Low fixed latency (bounded delay) of < 5 milliseconds
SuperVision Smart Graphical User Interface for Fast Deployment and Easy Network Control
Provides for straightforward, simple and fast deployment
Self configuring SuperVision software makes setup easy and quick Automatically determines MAC addresses, encryption and SSIDs
Simple Alignment System (SAS)
SuperVision Equipment and Environmental Monitoring
Monitors status and allows control of radios
Built-in power and temperature monitoring capabilities
User configurable alarms can be set to signal on the interface, GUI or via e-mail
Low Power Use for Remote Applications
Energy efficient with adjustable RF output power use approximately 6 to 8 watts
Easily powered by solar equipment or commercial power using standard universal AC/DC power supply
Built Rugged for Extreme Weather and Industrial Applications
Outdoor units enclosed in a weatherproof die-cast metal enclosure (IP67) with lightning protection for POE
Operates in an extended temperature range from -40ºC to +60ºC
Hazardous location and explosion proof enclosures are also available
Indoor rackmount (IDU) available (1 EIA unit, 1.75” x 6” dp)
Security and Encryption
Signaling is secure and encrypted using 64, 128 and 152 bits WPA and AES-128
US/International Frequency Plans
The LongHaul 5x accommodates US and International frequency plans
US unlicensed 5.2 GHz, 5.3 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands fully supported
4.9 GHz public safety licensed band also available
Factory configurable to comply with your country’s radio communication standards

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