User Manual

MDR2400 and MDR5800 User Manual
862-01881 Issue 8 Page 9
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 MDR2400 and MDR5800 Description
The MDR2400 and MDR5800 are ISM band digital radio systems that provide short to
medium range, point-to-point digital communication with high data security at rates of
E1, 2E1 or 4E1. Alternatively, the radio can be software configured to convey T1,
2T1 or 4T1. The radio can also be configured to bridge or route IP via a 10BaseT
port. The data rates scale depending on the number of enabled E1/T1 tributaries and
whether the data is being bridged or routed. The products make use of spread
spectrum technology and may be operated license-free in the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz
ISM bands. They are ideal for applications such as:
• Telecommunications companies, cellular operators and private carriers.
• Cellular/PCS base station interconnects.
• Internet distribution.
• Video surveillance data distribution.
• Rural communications.
The MDR2400 and MDR5800 consists of two main parts:
• An Outdoor Unit operating in the 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz ISM frequency bands.
• An Indoor Unit, available with a Telecommunications (1, 2 or 4E1 or 1, 2 or
4T1) interface and a Data interface (10BaseT Ethernet).
Interconnection between the Outdoor Unit and Indoor Unit is achieved using a low-
cost UV-protected STP (Screened Twisted Pair: 4 pairs) data cable and a UV-
protected 2-core power cable. The MDR2400 and MDR5800 series products use a
split Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit configuration for lowest loss between the antenna
and the transceiver, thereby ensuring optimal long-range performance.
MDR2400 and MDR5800 Outdoor Units uses a Type-N RF (female) output connector
for connection to any 2.4GHz or 5.8 GHz antenna for applications where long range is
required.
The system is available for use in FCC regulated countries.