PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Technology
AB-Access technology enables
simultaneous transmission of high-speed data, full streaming video,
real-time video conferencing, and web surfing. This wireless
point-to-multipoint and point-to-point solution for fixed networks enables
customers, such as competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) and
Internet service providers (ISPs), to leapfrog existing infrastructure, so
the initial investment is significantly lower than that required for
"wired" alternatives. This low-cost wireless infrastructure means
that a complete network can be installed in days or weeks, instead of
the typical months or years. And because AB-Access architecture is
highly scalable, the network can grow as the business grows or
as bandwidth needs evolve.
The AB-Access advanced subscriber management features make the product
particularly attractive to carriers, CLECs and ISPs. AB-Access
enables immediate provisioning to allow end users (new
subscribers) to be brought on-line quickly with a single, integrated
unit. This feature minimizes cost, and enables fast and easy
installation. Flexible tariffing allows service providers to bill
subscribers not only for on-air time, but also by amount of bandwidth
usage, time of day, or other criteria.
Equipment
AB-Access networks consist of
subscriber units (customer premise equipment), cell sites
(operator base stations), and a central element management
system.
- Access Points provide a wireless interface from multiple subscriber
units to the carrier's network.
- A specially designed Access Panel provides data and power
connectivity between the Access Points and a standard Asynchronus
Transfer Mode (ATM) switch.
- Subscriber Units terminate wireless traffic at the customer premise,
providing an industry standard Ethernet (10BaseT) or ATM25 network
interface.
- Control servers house subscriber and configuration databases while
the AB-Access Element Management System provides a GUI-based interface
for configuring subscribers, monitoring network performance and
reporting alarms.
Specifications
AB-Access technology operates
in the Unlicensed-National Information Infrastructure (U-NII band)
domestically and in the 5.8 GHz frequency internationally. With AB-Access
carriers and service providers - such as competitive local exchange
carriers (CLECs), Internet service providers (ISPs), Regional Bell
Operating Companies (RBOCs), and International Exchange Carriers
(IXCs) - can leapfrog existing infrastructure and install a complete
network in weeks or even days. What's more, the network is easily
scalable to support growing capacity needs and bandwidth
intensive business applications.
