User's Manual

Table Of Contents
Introducing BreezeMAX
BreezeMAX Modular Base Station System Manual 3
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order receive diversity at the Base Station using Maximum Receive Ratio
Combining (MRRC).
Uplink sub-channels using OFDMA-16 for increased service efficiency and
improved link budget.
A high-power CPE with an integral antenna array, providing 360 degrees
coverage with smart selection of Tx and Rx antennas. An optional wall/window
mounted antenna to extend the coverage area.
Automatic frequency scanning and best Access Unit/Base Station selection
algorithms in the CPE.
Enhanced Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) and dynamic rate
selection (multirate) optimized for multiple sub-channels in the uplink.
Centralized CPE authentication and service provisioning using either a
commercial RADIUS server or an entry level BreezeMAX Service Manager
server available from Alvarion.
Centralized Service Profiles distribution to ensure location-free service
availability and fully controlled service provisioning.
A suite of features and support tools to enable fast and simple installation
according to various business models.
The system operates in Time Division Duplex (TDD) and is currently available in
the 2.3 GHz (WCS), 2.5 GHz (MMDS and MCS) and 3.5 GHz frequency bands. The
actual operating frequencies used by the system can be configured according to
applicable radio regulations, license conditions and specific deployment
considerations.
A BreezeMAX system comprises the following:
Customer Premise Equipment (CPE): BreezeMAX Subscriber Units and
Alvarion's Voice/Networking Gateways.
Base Station (BST) Equipment: BreezeMAX Base Station equipment, including
the modular Base Station, Outdoor Radio Units, GPS Receiver and other
components.