Nera MultiLink lll

Nera MultiLink III is an advanced point-to-multipoint

(PMP) broadband wireless access solution,
delivering high-capacity carrier class services.
Nera MultiLink III is designed for new and
established carriers requiring proven last mile
solutions for small and medium businesses and
multi-dwelling and multi-tenant unit applications.
In addition, Nera MultiLink III is the optimal solution
for next generation cellular backhauling applications.
Nera MultiLink III provides a Carrier Class IP solution
over the air, including full IP and ATM QoS. Operating in the 10.5, 26 and 28 GHz bands, Nera MultiLink III
offers up to 36 Mbps net payload per customer premise equipment (CPE). Nera MultiLink III is fully
integrated and can be collocated with the Nera MultiLink I system, using several identical outdoor unit
components and the same infrastructure, network management and planning tools.
Nera MultiLink III not only operates in the same environment as Nera MultiLink I, but can also reside on
the same cell using the same radio, efficiently providing varying bit ranges to a variety of user profiles.
Both systems can be deployed on their own, or in tandem, by carriers operating in the licensed
spectrum. The integration of the Nera MultiLink I and III enables new carriers to deliver the most efficient
overall solution to SME and large enterprise markets, facilitating high flexibility in service provision and
creating the ideal business model for the given market.

Product highlights
Demand-based build-out, easy installation and low cost
of ownership enable rapid market penetration, increased
subscription and enhanced value-added services.
Highly cost effective infrastructure and customer
premises equipment.
Single platform combines all communication and
information technologies, including IP, ATM, Ethernet,
Leased Line and TDM Voice.
Packet switching technology optimised for IP-based
applications and always on connectivity.
Symmetrical and asymmetrical data rates up to 36 Mbps
per customer (upstream and downstream) over 14 MHz
channels.
Multi-carrier FDD & TDMA system, up to six carriers per
sector with single outdoor unit per sector.

Cellular
Feeding
Core

Dual modulation, 16 QAM and QPSK with automatic

switchover.
High spectral efficiency 2.5 Bit/Sec/Hz.
Full end-to-end QoS supporting IP and ATM, IP QoS/CoS
mapping to ATM QoS at the base station, QoS using IETF
standard in differential service (diff-serv).
Flexible service provisioning combining committed and
maximum information rates (CIR/MIR) and support for
different classes of service levels.
CPE services: IP (n x 10/100 Base-T), TDM and Leased
Lines (n x E1).
SNMP-based management system and powerful
network planning tool.
Co-location and full integration with Nera MultiLink I.

PSTN

Internet

Base Station

Base Unit

GSM/DECT/PHS/CDMA/UMT

IF MUX

Cellular feeding

Terminal Station
(TS-IDU)

RF Unit

Mux

Terminal Station
RF Unit (TS-ODU)

Terminal Station
RF Unit (TS-ODU)

Router
Terminal Station
(TS-IDU)
Router
Analog / ISDN Telephone

Analog / ISDN Telephone

SME

MDU / MTU

Technical Data
Base Station

Terminal Station

Antenna
10.5 GHz: 75 x 11 x 10cm
26 & 28 GHz: 20cm horn

27 x 27 x 8cm (including RF unit)

33cm dish

Stand-Alone Indoor Unit (BS-SA)

Width: Fits in a 19 (48cm) or ETSI rack
Height: 4.4cm (1U)
Depth: 23cm
Shelf-Based Indoor Unit (BS-SB)
Width: Fits in a 19 (48cm) or ETSI rack
Height: 14U
Depth: 23cm

Width: Fits in a 19 (48cm) or ETSI rack

Height: 4.4cm (1U)
Depth: 23cm

Outdoor Unit
A single coaxial cable connects the indoor to outdoor device, at distances of more than 100m
10.5 GHz:
36 x 15 x 24cm, not including the antenna
27 x 27 x 8cm including antenna
Weight: 10kg Pole mount device
Weight: 4kg
26 & 28 GHz:
28 x 25 x 12cm
28 x 20 x 10cm including antenna
Weight: 5.5kg
Weight: 2.5kg
Interfaces
BS-SB
Ethernet (10/100 BaseT)
4 or 8 E1s
BS-BS
Ethernet (10/100 BaseT)
ATM over STM-1 or E3,
12 x E1 modules

Ethernet (10/100 BaseT)

4 or 8 x E1/G.703

Services
IP and ATM

IP, Leased Lines and TDM voice

Power
Power consumption for typical fully
loaded shelf: 500W
Power supply: -36 to -72 VDC

Power consumption: 20W

Power supply: -36 to -72 VDC
or 110/220 VAC 60/50 Hz

General
Frequency bands: 10.5, 26 GHz, 28 GHz
Supported distance: up to 5km @ 26 GHz
Radio access method: Multi Carrier-TDMA/FDD

Radio
Spectral efficiency: 2.5 Bit/Sec/Hz.
Dual modulation & coding technique:
16 QAM & QPSK @ Reed Solomon
FEC
Base station sectors: 90 or 45 per sector
TM4 standard compliance

Standard compliance: ETSI TM4

Channel spacing: 7 MHz and 14 MHz
Capacity
Base station capacity up to 2.304 Gbps @ 112 MHz
allocation
Bandwidth per single user: 64 kbps to 36 Mbps

Environmental
Indoor device: - 5C to 45C
Outdoor device: - 45C to 55C
ETS 300019 compliance

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