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Redline’s 5.4 GHz RedCONNEX™
AN-80i first to receive FCC approval
Other topics: Municipal Mesh Network
Redline Communications Inc.
March 23, 2007
Robust solution enables service providersto utilize the 5.4 GHz
spectrum for broadband wireless networks
Toronto, Ontario -- Redline Communications Inc., a leading provider of
standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products,
today announced that it has received FCC approval for the latest release
of its RedCONNEX™ AN-80i family of broadband wireless infrastructure
solutions. The new AN-80i is the first FCC-approved solution available
for the license-exempt 5.4 GHz spectrum intended for use in the United
States. The product is also suited for applications worldwide, including
Canada, Central and Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia
Pacific, Australia and parts of Europe. |
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Since the introduction of
the AN-80i 5.4 GHz product in February 2007, Redline has received
numerous multi-hundred unit orders for applications such as pipeline
monitoring, border security and municipal networks from customers in
markets outside the U.S. This market acceptance demonstrates that both
public and private network operators value the technology optimization
that allowed Redline to meet the extremely stringent requirements set by
the FCC for operation in the United States.
The RedCONNEX AN-80i is Redline’s innovative professional broadband
wireless infrastructure solution that delivers entry level connection
speeds of 9 Mbps right up to 108 Mbps through software upgrade keys.
“The AN-80i gives us the tools we need to cost-effectively establish
fast connections to businesses, and seamlessly upgrade them to higher
speeds without ever physically touching the radios,” said Jeff Thompson,
CEO and President, Towerstream. “It’s all outdoor design and advanced
capabilities significantly increase our ability to capture new customers
with better market coverage and penetration.”
“The FCC-approval of the 5.4 GHz AN-80i demonstrates Redline’s ongoing
commitment to providing their customers with solutions that deliver the
critical first-to-market advantage needed to remain competitive,” said
Adlane Fellah, Senior Analyst, Maravedis Inc. “I think Redline’s AN-80i
is going to change the way network operators compete, especially for the
smaller, rural, entrepreneurial Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
that are prepared to take advantage of its capabilities and the new
business models it enables.”
The availability of license-exempt spectrum is crucial to the
cost-effective deployment of wireless broadband networks. Redline chose
to focus on the rapid delivery of its AN-80i solution for the 5.4 GHz
spectrum to empower service providers and other network operators to
take advantage of this increased 255 MHz of license-exempt spectrum
availability.
“We’re very proud to be the first company to receive FCC approval for
our 5.4 GHz AN-80i, giving carriers and private network operators more
choice and the industry’s best performance and value for backhaul,” said
Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development,
Redline Communications Inc. “The FCC approval of the AN-80i joins a long
list of ‘industry firsts’ for Redline, showcasing our ability to bring
the industry’s most innovative products to market before anyone else. It
joins a growing family of award-winning RedCONNEX products that provide
the reliability, speed and bandwidth operators need to ensure their
networks deliver today’s highest quality voice, video and data
applications.”
High-Bandwidth Applications
The RedCONNEX AN-80i supports a range of broadband wireless applications
including backhaul for municipal wireless mesh networks, connectivity
for video surveillance systems, transportation systems such as railways,
oil and gas operations and providing backhaul for WiMAX networks
including Redline’s RedMAX™ family of WiMAX Forum Certified™ systems,
among others.
RedCONNEX™ AN-80i Family of Products
Operating in the license-exempt 5 GHz band, the AN-80i leverages proven
OFDM technology to deliver industry-leading, high-speed Ethernet
throughput. With its exceptional long range capabilities, the AN-80i is
able to establish and maintain reliable, robust connectivity that can
exceed 80 km (50 miles) in clear line-of-sight conditions. Available
with a wide selection of antennas, the outdoor AN-80i system includes an
audible antenna alignment indicator for quick and simple installation.
The AN-80i incorporates several industry standards including AES as well
as the IEEE 802.3af Power-over Ethernet (PoE) standard for supplying
Ethernet data and power to the unit.
The AN-80i is an excellent choice for companies that require
cost-effective, carrier-grade solutions to support advanced applications
including transparent LAN, VoIP and high-quality video. The AN-80i
redefines the benchmark for value – giving operators the industry’s most
cost-effective solution for deploying and expanding their wireless
network offerings. |
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