User's Guide Part 1

PureWave Quantum 6600 User Guide v2.1
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2.2 PureWave Quantum at a Glance
The PureWave Quantum Family of Compact Mobile WiMAX Base Stations is PureWave’s 3
rd
generation
Base station platform and we believe it presents what is simply the most advanced and high-performing,
yet cost-effective Base station solution available.
The PureWave Quantum Family of Base stations currently consists of the 2x4 (2 Transmit, 4 Receive)
Quantum 1000, the 3 x 2 x 2 Quantum 2200 and the PureWave Quantum 6600 (6x6) products.
This User’s Guide covers the PureWave Quantum 6600 products, with models differentiated by only the
frequency variant which is represented by the two right digits. For example, the PureWave Quantum
6625 is the 2.5GHz variant, supported 2.5-2.7GHz. Otherwise they are functionally identical. In this guide
we will, without loss of generality, refer primarily to the PureWave Quantum 6600 product, which is
synonymous to writing PureWave Quantum 66xx. Please note that not all Quantum models are available
in all markets. Please contact your sales representative for additional information and ordering options.
The PureWave Quantum Family of Base station products is fully 802.16e (Mobile WiMAX) compliant and
designed to interoperate seamlessly with standard, off-the-shelf, WiMAX-certified subscriber devices. All
PureWave Quantum products feature a software-defined radio (SDR) architecture that allows them to
continuously evolve and take on new features as they become available. Some of the key highlights of
the PureWave Quantum Family of products include the following:
Superior Range – An antenna array of up to 6 antennas operated in concert creates tightly
focused radio beams that extend the range of each Base station by up to 40% or boost capacity
where required.
Spectral Re-use – Sophisticated interference mitigation techniques coupled with advanced
beamforming technology, both made possible by PureWave’s multiple antenna architecture,
allow for simple network deployments and for improved spectral re-use.
Software Defined Radio – Protects your investment through support for over‐the‐air, field
upgrades of existing networks as standards evolve and new features and capabilities are
released.
Completely Weatherproof – PureWave Quantum Base stations do not require shelter and can
be installed completely outdoors. This eliminates the capital cost of building a shelter and the
recurring cost of leasing or running an air-conditioned site.
Flexibly Mount Virtually Anywhere – PureWave Quantum Base stations can be deployed on
towers, utility poles, walls, rooftops, etc, without the need for remote RF heads.
ASN-GW Optional – PureWave Quantum Base stations can operate with or without an ASN-GW,
making even small deployments affordable.
PureWave Quantum Base stations can utilize virtually any off the shelf antennas, both omni-directional
and sectored. However, PureWave recommends our own line of affordable, compact, multi-antenna
panels designed specifically to complement the performance of our Base stations.