DragonWave Introduces Backhaul Solution for Urban Small Cell Networks

Published on: 19th Feb 2013

­DragonWave today announced a product addition to its portfolio with the introduction of the Avenue Link Lite.

With a form factor of only 7.5 in square including antenna, the sub-6 GHz point-to-point microwave radio supports both licensed and unlicensed spectrum and is designed for non-line-of-sight (NLOS) scenarios where obstructions are found between link endpoints.

The Avenue Link Lite is a single, all-outdoor unit and includes standard Ethernet interfaces and integrated antenna. Streamlined functionality is further complimented by low power consumption (under 15W), PoE compatibility, reduced cabling requirements and in-band synchronization which eliminates the need for an external synchronization source.

Avenue Link Lite can be deployed using a tree topology, with macrocell traffic aggregation points on rooftops, or with tail, chain or small hub microsites at street level, which reduces interference and offers more flexible network connectivity, as well as simplifying network expansion and helping to ensure protected network architectures.

"This year we will begin to see some of the first broader deployments of Small Cell networks within densely populated urban environments being planned," said Peter Allen, CEO. "DragonWave has invested a good deal of time and research into understanding what requirements must be met to offer network operators QoS, minimum latency and the ability to deliver backhaul traffic at the lowest cost per bit possible. We're confident that the Avenue Link Lite brings unmatched value to that equation without compromising on performance."

 

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