ARCi Announces a 5GHz Omni Broadband Hub Transceiver/Antenna System; A Cost Effective Solution for Subscriber Bases Between 100-500.Business Editors/High Tech Writers CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2002 Advanced Radio Cells Inc. (ARCi), a leading provider of 5GHz license-free broadband wireless See wireless broadband. solutions announced the availability of a new 5GHz omni-directional broadband hub transceiver/antenna. This system is optimized to service from 100-500 subscribers in rural or underserved areas. This cost-effective product is based on ARCi's point-to-multipoint wireless solution, and it is available today. "Our omni-directional product is a tremendous solution for those service providers looking to deliver truly affordable wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 to their customers at a very attractive price point," commented Jim Bertonis, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ARCi. "The omni-directional antenna solution provides 4 miles of 360 degrees of transmit coverage for up to 500 subscribers at a price point of less than $10,000. Now that's a value to both the service provider and eventually the end customer." ARCi's innovative point-to-multipoint broadband wireless Internet delivery system is the first commercially available DOCSIS-compatible product to use the uncongested 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII U-NII Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (bandwith for wireless LAN Networks by FCC 5.15-5.35 GHz and 5.75-5.825 GHz) ) spectrum. ARCi's product uses a Wireless Cable Modem Termination System A cable modem termination system or CMTS is equipment typically found in a cable company's headend, or at cable company hubsite and is used to provide high speed data services, such as cable internet or Voice over IP, to cable subscribers. (W-CMTS) and a hub transceiver antenna at the base station, along with a subscriber transceiver antenna and modem at the customer site. The AR2250-1 omni-directional transceiver antenna system is comprised of an omni-directional transmit antenna with a matching electronic module and a sectorized receiver antenna with integrated receiver electronics. The transmitter operates at 5.8 GHz, with 16 channels allowing for 360 degrees of coverage for up to 4 miles at 10 Mbps. ARCi's scalable, sectorized receiver, the AR1205, provides 60-degrees/sector coverage with 14 frequency channels, delivering 5 Mbps at up to 4 miles operating range. When combined with a wireless CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) A computerized device that enables cable modems to send and receive packets over the Internet. It inserts IP packets from the Internet into MPEG frames and transmits them to the cable modems via an RF signal. and a wireless modem A modem and antenna that transmits and receives over the air. Wireless modems support several technologies, including 802.11, Bluetooth, CDPD, DataTAC, Mobitex and Ricochet. There are wireless modems for laptops, handhelds and cellphones. , the system provides a robust point-to-multipoint broadband solution. Advanced Radio Cells Inc., headquartered in Campbell, California is a company dedicated to the delivery of innovative, high-capacity, and cost-effective wireless broadband solutions to ISPs, Carriers and System Integrators. Established in 1999, the company has formed critical strategic alliances and has assembled an outstanding team of highly experienced RF and systems professionals. |
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