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REDLINE LAUNCHES
REDMAX™ PORTFOLIO OF WIMAX-BASED SOLUTIONS
Family of base stations, subscriber units, backhaul and interfaces
delivers best-of-breed access, backhaul and private network operation
solutions
TORONTO, Ont. / WASHINGTON D.C. – April 18, 2005— Redline
Communications, a leading provider of standards-based broadband
wireless equipment, today launched its RedMAX family of IEEE
802.16-2004-compliant products, which it will present for WiMAX
certification in July.
The new product family consists of the RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U) –
which will interoperate with any WiMAX-certified subscriber unit;
RedMAX Subscriber Units – available in both outdoor (RedMAX SU-O) and
indoor (RedMAX SU-I) versions; a RedMAX Backhaul solution – based on
the AN-100U; and a feature-rich, reliable network management system –
the RedMAX NMS.
In addition to upcoming WiMAX certification, the RedMAX Base Station,
RedMAX SU-O and RedMAX SU-I are currently being field tested with
other equipment manufacturers to ensure interoperability, and with
Intel to fine-tune Redline’s subscriber units’ use of Intel®
PRO/Wireless 5116 broadband interface to deliver cost-competitive
units for general availability in Q4, 2005.
“With the announcement of the RedMAX family, a wide range of clients
can be confident in their network designs and deployments, regardless
of whether they need point-to-point or point-to-multipoint solutions,
in urban or rural geographies, given the flexibility and range of our
WiMAX-based portfolio,” said Majed Sifri, President and CEO, Redline
Communications. “Inherent in this product launch are the high-quality
manufacturing and excellent post-sales service and support that
continues to delineate Redline from its competition.
“In addition, operators worldwide have recognized Redline’s ability to
deliver high-availability backhaul links under extremely hostile
wireless conditions and they are pleased that we are now pushing out
our core products to deliver the benefits of our 3rd generation OFDM
technology for their ‘last mile’ access networks,” he added.
“Redline’s selection of the Intel PRO/Wireless 5116 as a key component
of its RedMAX family will provide this broadband wireless solution
leader with the means to develop mass market CPEs and residential
gateways,” said Scott Richardson, general manager of Intel’s Broadband
Wireless Division.
RedMAX Base Station
Unique in its ability to serve as either a base station or a
premium-grade subscriber unit, the RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U) will
interoperate with any WiMAX-certified subscriber unit, including the
RedMAX SU-O and RedMAX SU-I subscriber units, to deliver
point-to-multipoint enterprise access and residential/SOHO services.
The RedMAX Base Station also delivers point-to-point backhaul services
to the RedMAX Backhaul subscriber station (see RedMAX Backhaul,
below).
This carrier-class, high-reliability base station features solid
security features such as AES encryption and is field-upgradeable via
a simple software download to accommodate future enhancements such as
IPv6 support, additional classifiers, evolving AES standards and
developments in the 802.16e (mobility) arena.
Like all of Redline’s 802.16-2004 products, the RedMAX Base Station is
frequency agnostic, allowing operation in varied frequency bands, in
response to specific market needs, thus eliminating the need for major
hardware upgrades if customer requirements involving additional
spectrum arise. Thus, the RedMAX Base Station provides a common
platform that can comply with evolving 802.16 specifications.
RedMAX Subscriber Unit(s) and Interfaces
Designed to be interoperable with a host of emerging, WiMAX-certified
base stations, including the RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U), the RedMAX
Subscriber Unit (SU) is available as both an outdoor unit (RedMAX
SU-O) and an indoor unit (RedMAX SU-I). Both units contain Intel’s
PRO/Wireless 5116 broadband interface system on a chip, which sets the
stage for a new and compelling phase of standardized broadband
wireless solutions.
The rugged RedMAX SU-O’s low latency, dynamic QoS settings, and
superior NLOS point-to-multipoint capabilities ensure reliable
delivery of delay-sensitive services including circuit-switched voice
traffic, VoIP and video traffic, as well as prioritized data. The unit
is simple to install and features an integrated antenna,
signal-strength indicator and a larger, optional external antenna to
increase range and performance. Taking advantage of PMP delivery, the
SU-I provides the following four interfaces: traditional Ethernet;
Ethernet + TDM (E1/T1); Ethernet + POTS and Ethernet + VoIP. The same
interfaces, with the exception of Ethernet + TDM (E1/T1), are also
standard with the RedMAX SU-I.
The RedMAX SU-I also features a signal-strength indicator for easy
installation, while providing SOHO businesses and residences with a
higher throughput.
RedMAX Backhaul, Network Management
Redline’s RedMAX Backhaul solution (AN-100U) delivers robust,
high-speed wireless backhaul connections and provides a platform for
converged IP and voice services. The AN-100U is a premium-grade PTP
system that carries multiple E1/T1 circuits and simultaneously
delivers IP data and management traffic. The AN-100U eliminates the
need for expensive wired infrastructure, making it ideal for ISPs and
carriers who need reliable backhaul to support delivery of
high-bandwidth applications including VoIP, data and video traffic. It
can also be deployed as backhaul for WiFi networks, and for
cellular/mobile communications applications.
Operators of BWA networks require a feature-rich, reliable management
system that is highly-automated to support services for the network
components, while facilitating a migration path to full integration
with the larger network OSS (including service creation, alarm
management, performance management and billing components). RedMAX NMS
meets these strategic requirements for current 802.16-compliant
products and for emerging, more robust BWA networks centered around
emerging standards. It is designed to manage a hybrid network of pre-WiMAX
Redline products, as well as RedMAX family products. |
