User's Manual

ARCXTEND USER MANUAL – R1.4, ISSUE 4
Copyright 2005 Arcwave, Inc. 2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Overview
The ARCXtend solution is a wireless point-to-multipoint plant extension solution supporting the
wireless transmission of digitally modulated RF signals between a cable system operator’s coaxial
cable plant and one or more customer sites. The solution consists of a Strand or Vertically Mounted
Network Hub (Hub) and one or more Customer Premise Equipments (CPE). The Hub connects
directly to the coaxial portion of cable plant using a standard power passing, passive tap or coupler
and is line powered over coax using 60-90 VAC. The CPE is installed at the customer site,
connects to a standard cable modem, and is powered locally using an AC power pack.
Coax Line - Two Way
Downstream to other Nodes
Power
Passing
Tap
Wireless Upstream
5250 - 5350 MHz
(14 channels)
ARCXtend
AX1255-SM
Network Hub
Wireless Downstream
5725 - 5850 MHz
(20 channels)
Off-Air
TV Stations
Satellite-Fed
Services
Cable Modem
System (CMTS)
C
o
m
b
I
n
e
r
DOCSIS
Downstream 90
to 860 MHz
DOCSIS
Upstream 5 to
to 45 MHz
Cable Modem
ARCXtend
AX3155 CPE
Splitter
Coax
DS 425 to 550 MHZ US 5 to 45 MHz
Coax Line - Two Way
Downstream to other Nodes
Power
Passing
Tap
Wireless Upstream
5250 - 5350 MHz
(14 channels)
ARCXtend
AX1255-SM
Network Hub
Wireless Downstream
5725 - 5850 MHz
(20 channels)
Off-Air
TV Stations
Satellite-Fed
Services
Cable Modem
System (CMTS)
C
o
m
b
I
n
e
r
DOCSIS
Downstream 90
to 860 MHz
DOCSIS
Upstream 5 to
to 45 MHz
Cable Modem
ARCXtend
AX3155 CPE
Splitter
Coax
DS 425 to 550 MHZ US 5 to 45 MHz
Figure 2-1: ARCXtend Solution Architecture
System Configuration
Figure 2-2 details the elements of the ARCXtend solution provided by Arcwave (shaded) and
provided by the cable operator: