Maintenance Guide

ABMAX CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.1
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2 AB-MAX Product Overview
2.1 AB-MAX System
The Axxcelera Broadband AB-MAX System is a broadband, fixed, wireless access network for
Internet, data, video, and voice applications. AB-MAX can enhance or replace existing networks,
wired or wireless, or be used to develop new networks. The AB-MAX System offers:
• IEEE 802.16d / WiMAX air-link protocol (IEEE 802.16-2004)
• Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Wireless Access Network
• End-to-End Connectivity
• Spectrum Efficiency per Offered Load
• Powerful, Flexible Elements.
2.2 AB-MAX Topology
The AB-MAX network consists of wireless data network cells similar in topology to the cellular
phone networks. AB-MAX networks are designed for rapid and easy deployment, and constructed
from a number of Base Stations deployed in a conventional cellular pattern. Deployment can vary
from a number of small island sites to complete coverage of a chosen geographical area.
2.3 System Components
The AB-MAX System is comprised of the following major components:
• Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) – Located at customer premises and provides Ethernet
connectivity.
• Access Point (AP) – The Access Point is the cornerstone component of the Base Station. The
AP is the interface between the Service Provider’s terrestrial network and the wireless fabric.