The captured antenna version
features an integrated radio and high-gain integrated patch array antenna for
user installations of point-to-point links and the non-root nodes of
point-to-multipoint networks.
The Cisco Aironet 1400 Series
Wireless Bridge is the premier high-speed, high-performance outdoor bridging
solution for line-of-sight applications, providing features such as:
- Support for both
point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configurations (Figure 1)
- Industry leading range
and throughput, supporting data rates up to 54 Mbps
- Enhanced security
mechanisms based on 802.11 standards
- Ruggedized enclosure
optimized for harsh outdoor environments with extended operating
temperature range
- Integrated or optional
external antennas for flexibility in deployment
- Designed specifically
for ease-of-installation and operation
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series
Bridge with 22.5 dBi Antenna
The Cisco
Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge features an 802.11a 5.8 GHz radio, which
supports data rates up to 54 Mbps. With this option, a 22.5 dBi patch array
antenna is integrated into the ruggedized enclosure (Table 1).
| Product Description |
- 5.725 to 5.825
GHz (FCC UNII 3) Wireless Bridge with captured patch array antenna
- Cisco IOS®
Software
- Ethernet uplink
from power injector
- Ships with
100-240 V power supply, power injector and grounding block,
multifunction mount, 20 and 50 ft. cables, coaxial sealant, and
anti-corrosion gel
- Optional 100 ft.
cable and roof/wall mount kit available separately
|
Bridging
Fixed Networks
The
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge can be used to provide either: 1) the
sole connection, 2) the primary connection with an additional technology such as
a T1 line providing redundancy, or 3) as a back up solution for additional
resiliency in conjunction with other technologies such as fiber optics.
Ideal applications include:
- Local
Government—Backbone (backhaul) portion of community-based
municipal networks such as public safety networks, or any fixed network
location
- Education—Higher
education campus building interconnects and K-12 schools within a metropolitan
area
- Healthcare—Hospital
campuses and physician offices
- Enterprise
campus—Building-to-building links (point-to-point or
point-to-multipoint), or any situation where a company needs to
expand across an area where right-of-way is not possible
- Service
provider—Backhaul to aggregate multiple lower-speed links into a
higher speed link
Figure 1 Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Applications
Mobile
Networks and Wireless Bridges
The
concept of mobile networks is significant not only for service providers looking
to offer seamless network access, but also for individual organizations such as
municipal public safety units. In many instances, the technology exists to
create the zones that provide the mobile network, but the challenge lies in
bringing the network to these zones. The Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless
Bridge provides a cost-effective solution to this application. The wireless
bridge can connect to the network that contains the 2.4 GHz access points or
bridges that are providing wireless zone coverage, and also provide the backhaul
link to the high-speed network (Figure 2). Whether these zones are 802.11 hot
spots at cafes and restaurants or bridged 802.11b cells for mobile networks, the
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge provides a non-interfering and higher
speed distribution service.
Figure 2 Public Safety Network Utilizing Wireless Bridges
ROI
The
high-speed links between the wireless bridges deliver throughput several times
faster than E1/T1 lines for a fraction of the cost—eliminating the need for
expensive leased lines or difficult-to-install fiber-optic cable. Because
bridges have no recurring charges, savings on leased-line services quickly pay
for the initial hardware investment. The Cisco Aironet 1400 Series with its
54 Mbps throughput capability connects discrete sites into a single LAN at
speeds much greater than leased lines, even when they are separated by obstacles
such as freeways, railroads, or bodies of water that are practically
insurmountable using copper or fiber-optic cable.
High
Performance
Operating
in the unlicensed 5.8 GHz band, the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge
sets a new standard for performance, combining powerful 250 mW radios,
industry-leading receive sensitivity, installation tools to assist in bridge
placement, delay spread capabilities, and a choice of integrated or
connectorized high gain antennas, Cisco provides a complete solution for a wide
variety of fixed wireless applications.
Data
rates of 54 Mbps can be enabled for point-to-point links up to 7.5 miles, and
for point-to-multipoint links up to 2 miles.1
Aggregate throughput can be obtained in excess of 28 Mbps.2 Also, by
using higher gain antennas or lower data rates, ranges in excess of 20 miles
point-to-point can be covered.3
Security
Cisco
Aironet has a proven track record for leading the industry with advanced
security features. Building on basic wireless security, support for the
Cisco Wireless Security Suite is included with the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series
Wireless Bridge (Figure 3), featuring support for IEEE 802.1X mutual
authentication and strong encryption. Network managers can confidently deploy a
wireless bridging solution that provides robust security and protection, with
the ease of centralized management through a Remote Authentication Dial-In
User Service (RADIUS) server such as Cisco Access Control Server (ACS).
Figure 3 Wireless Bridge Security
Intelligent
Network Services
The
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge utilizes Cisco IOS® Software to
provide a familiar user interface with common functionality, scalability,
and security. Additionally, advanced features such as quality of service (QoS) are
included, enabling packet prioritization for voice, video, and data. Trunking up
to 24 voice-over-IP (VoIP) circuits over point-to-point links is also
possible. Bandwidth can be increased between bridged networks through the
aggregation of multiple bridges at each site through Fast Ether Channel (FEC),
or Port Aggregation Protocol (PAg-P), or through routing protocols. For a
multipurpose network, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) can be configured by
allowing different non-root bridges operating on the same root bridge to trunk
different VLANS. Network services can now be segmented based upon end user
requirements (Figure 4).
Figure 4 VLAN configuration for Wireless Bridges
Flexible
Rapid
deployment and redeployment can be achieved with no reliance upon
telecommunications providers nor a lengthy license or trenching process. The
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge allows placement in an outdoor
environment without the use of an expensive additional National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) enclosure. Further flexibility is achieved by
enabling point-to-point or point-to-multipoint networks with a single product
line. The mounting bracket has been designed to allow installation on poles,
walls, and roofs, while also providing a mechanism for choosing the desired
polarization. The Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge offers an outdoor
wireless bridging solution in two product SKUs. The captured antenna version
features an integrated radio and high-gain integrated antenna for user
installations of point-to-point links and the non-root nodes of
point-to-multipoint networks. The connectorized version provides professional
installers with an N-Type connector that allows the deployment of the root nodes
of point-to-multipoint networks with omni-directional or sector antennas, or of
high gain dish antennas for longer links. The external antenna options are:
- 9.0
dBi vertically polarized omni antenna
- 9.5
dBi sector antenna with support for vertical or horizontal linear
polarization
- 28.0
dBi dish antenna with support for vertical or horizontal linear
polarization
Ease
of Use
Based
upon IEEE 802.11a technology and utilizing the same Cisco IOS Software as in a
wired network, the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series provides a user with a familiar
experience that supports an "out-of-the-box" deployment. Convenient
LEDs and an externally accessible Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) for
alignment feedback/diagnostics and a quick-hang mounting bracket allows for an
easy installation process.
To
simplify ordering and installation, the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless
Bridge provides the professional or IT installer with all of the components
and accessories necessary to complete most deployments, including:
- The
Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR for supplying power to the bridge without
expensive electrician costs (Figure 5). The power injector also
extends the distance the 1400 Series Wireless Bridge can be installed from
the network. (Figure 6)
- The
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Multifunction Mount, with its innovative design,
to provide greater ease of installation and flexibility. The mount comes
complete with stainless steel hardware to improve corrosion resistance.
- Two
lengths of shielded Dual RG-6 cables and a building entry point grounding
block, all with F-Type connectors for use with the Power Injector LR and
connection to the bridge unit.
- A
power supply and cord, enough coaxial sealant for all outdoor connectors,
and corrosion-proof gel to protect grounding connections.
Figure 5
Cisco Aironet Power Injector
Figure 6 Power Injector Distance Extension
See
Table 1 for additional features and benefits. For system specifications of the
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge see Table 2, for product
specifications see Table 3.
Table 1 Features
and Benefits
| Feature |
Benefit |
| 802.11a radio with 24 dBm (250 mW)
maximum transmit power, -68 dBm receive sensitivity at 54 Mbps
data rate |
The
5.8 GHz radio in the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series offers superior radio
performance that results in industry-leading range. The greater the
range, the higher the supported data rate or the more reliable the
link at a given data rate.
|
| Industry-leading security, network
management, and software feature set |
The
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series software builds on the feature-rich,
customer-driven Cisco Aironet software, including 802.1X support with
mutual authentication and dynamic encryption keys; management through
SNMP, Telnet, and Web browsers.
|
| Fully weatherized metal housing and extended
operating temperature (-30 to 55 єC or -22 to 131 єF) |
The
rugged weatherproof design of the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series provides
flexibility for deployment in a variety of settings. The rugged
features and broad operating temperature range support deployment in
factories, warehouses, and the outdoors.
|
| The Cisco Aironet Power Injector LR |
The
Power Injector LR converts the standard 10/100 baseT Ethernet category
5 RJ-45 interface that is suitable for weather-protected areas to a dual
F-Type connector interface for dual coax cables that are more suitable
for harsh outdoor environments. While providing a 100baseT interface
to the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series, the Power Injector LR also provides
power to the unit over the same cables with a power discovery feature
that protects other appliances from damage should they accidentally be
connected. As an added benefit to the installer, Auto MDIX is built
in, allowing the dual cables to be swapped and while maintaining the
same functionality. To support longer cable runs from your
infrastructure network switch or router, the Power Injector LR is
designed to accommodate 100 m coaxial cable run plus 100 m of indoor
cat5 cable, to enable total cable runs up to 200 meters. Lightning and
surge protection is also included at the F-Type connector interface to
provide added protection to your network infrastructure devices.
|
| Flexible mounting with multifunction
mount or optional roof/wall mount |
The
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Multifunction Mount allows the captured
antenna Cisco Aironet 1400 Series to provide either horizontal or
vertical polarization. With its quick-hang feature, the mount will
support the weight of the bridge during the alignment process. To
assist the installation, hoisting rings are attached to the mount. The
mount will interface to poles or masts from 1.5 in. to 2.5 in. while
allowing for elevation and azimuth alignment. For the connectorized
version, the mount provides a wall mount mechanism. The captured
antenna Cisco Aironet 1400 Series can be mounted to a wall, roof, or
other flat surface with the addition of the optional Cisco Aironet
1400 Series Roof/Wall Mount kit.
|
| Wireless root bridge |
The
wireless root bridge role provides the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series with
support for both point-to-point or point-to-multipoint bridging
|
| Wireless non-root bridge |
The
wireless non-root bridge allows the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series to
operate as the remote node in a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint
bridge network.
|
| Wireless packet concatenation |
The
concatenation of smaller packets into larger ones allows the Cisco
Aironet 1400 Series to more efficiently utilize the wireless medium
and provide higher overall data throughputs.
|
| Wireless link distance adjustment |
The
link distance parameter allows the user to tune the carrier sense
multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) parameters for the
particular range to maximize performance.
|
| Wireless programmable clear channel
assessment |
With
a programmable clear channel assessment, the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series
can be configured to the particular background interference level
found in your environment for reduced contention overhead with other
wireless systems.
|
| Antenna alignment assistance |
The
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge provides an
auto-configuration and installation mode for out of the box deployment
of point to point links without the need for a configuration via
telnet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), or Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP). This mode drives LEDs and an Received
Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) port with a voltage output
proportional to received signal strength for use in the
installation and alignment process. This frees up the installers to
perform their installation process and verify the link quality
without requiring Cisco IOS Software or data networking knowledge.
|
| Diagnostic LEDs |
Provide
alignment feedback to the installer and diagnostic information to
troubleshooters directly at the antenna without the use of a computer.
Diagnostic information is also provided on the Power Injector LR LEDs
|
| 16 megabytes of flash memory |
Memory
space for future firmware upgrades to support new 802.11 standards and
advanced features.
|
| One N-Type connector for external
antenna connection |
The
N-Type connector is the industry standard for higher performance RF systems
in an outdoor environment and is compatible with the Cisco®
line of optional 5.8 GHz antennas, enabling wireless bridging
professional installers to customize radio coverage for specific
deployment scenarios.
|
| Easy weather sealing and grounding |
The
Cisco Aironet 1400 Series provides standard N-Type and F-Type coaxial
cable connectors for easy and reliable weather sealing and grounding.
A coaxial sealant is provided with each system, along with a standard
grounding block to allow the installer to meet National Electric Code
guidelines.
|
Table 2 Cisco Aironet 1400
Series Wireless Bridge System Specifications
| |
AIR-BR1410A-A-K9 |
AIR-BR1410A-A-K9-N |
| Frequency band |
5.725
to 5.825 GHz (FCC UNII 3)
|
5.725
to 5.825 GHz (FCC UNII 3)
|
| Wireless modulation |
Coded
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM)
|
Coded
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM)
|
| Media access protocol |
Carrier
Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
|
Carrier
Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
|
| Modulation |
BPSK
@ 6 and 9 Mbps
QPSK
@ 12 and 18 Mbps
16-QAM
@ 24 and 36 Mbps
64-QAM
@ 48 and 54 Mbps
|
BPSK
@ 6 and 9 Mbps
QPSK
@ 12 and 18 Mbps
16-QAM
@ 24 and 36 Mbps
64-QAM
@ 48 and 54 Mbps
|
| Non-overlapping channels |
4
|
4
|
| Receive sensitivity (10% PER with
3200 byte packets) |
6
Mbps: -83 dBm
9
Mbps: -83 dBm
12
Mbps: -81 dBm
18
Mbps: -80 dBm
24
Mbps: -77 dBm
36
Mbps: -74 dBm
48
Mbps: -70 dBm
54
Mbps: -68 dBm
|
6
Mbps: -83 dBm
9
Mbps: -83 dBm
12
Mbps: -81 dBm
18
Mbps: -80 dBm
24
Mbps: -77 dBm
36
Mbps: -74 dBm
48
Mbps: -70 dBm
54
Mbps: -68 dBm
|
| Maximum Operational Receive Level |
-19
dBm
|
-19
dBm
|
| Maximum Survivable Receive Level |
0
dBm
|
0
dBm
|
| Available transmit power settings |
250
mW (24 dBm)
200
mW (23 dBm)
155
mW (22 dBm)
125
mW (21 dBm)
60
mW (18 dBm)
30
mW (15 dBm)
15
mW (12 dBm)
Maximum
power setting will vary according to individual country regulations
|
250
mW (24 dBm)
200
mW (23 dBm)
155
mW (22 dBm)
125
mW (21 dBm)
60
mW (18 dBm)
30
mW (15 dBm)
15
mW (12 dBm)
Maximum
power setting will vary according to individual country regulations
|
| Point-to-point range1 |
7.5
miles (13 km) @ 54 Mbps
16
miles (26 km) @ 9 Mbps
|
12
miles (19 km) @ 54 Mbps
23
miles (37 km) @ 9 Mbps
(Antennas
are 28 dBi dish)
|
| Point-to-multipoint range (sector antenna
at root)2 |
2
miles (3 km) @ 54 Mbps
8
miles (13 km) @ 9 Mbps
|
4
miles (7 km) @ 54 Mbps
11
miles (18 km) @ 9 Mbps
(Non-root
antenna is 28 dBi dish)
|
| Antenna |
Captured
Linear Polarization; 22.5 dBi gain: 10° E-plane by 12° H-plane
beamwidth
|
One
N-Type connector for professional installations (antennas sold
separately)
|
| Security |
Cisco
Wireless Security Suite, including:
Authentication
- 802.1x
support including LEAP to yield mutual authentication and
dynamic per-user, per-session encryption keys
Encryption
- Support
for static and dynamic IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128
bits
- Pre-standard
TKIP WEP enhancements: key hashing (per packet keying) and
Message Integrity Check (MIC)
|
Cisco
Wireless Security Suite, including:
Authentication
- 802.1x
support including LEAP to yield mutual authentication and
dynamic per-user, per-session encryption keys
Encryption
- Support
for static and dynamic IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128
bits
- Pre-standard
TKIP WEP enhancements: key hashing (per packet keying) and
Message Integrity Check (MIC)
|
| SNMP compliance |
v1
and v2
|
v1
and v2
|
| The
distances referenced here are approximations and should be used for
estimation purposes only.
The
distances referenced here are approximations and should be used for
estimation purposes only.
|
Table 3 Cisco Aironet 1400
Series Wireless Bridge Product Specifications
| |
AIR-BR1410A-A-K9 |
AIR-BR1410A-A-K9-N |
Power Injector LR |
| Status LEDs |
Four
LEDs:
- Install
- Radio
- Status
- Ethernet
|
Four
LEDs:
- Install
- Radio
- Status
- Ethernet
|
Four
LEDs:
- Power
ON
- Injector
status
- LAN
Ethernet status
- Bridge
Ethernet status
|
| RSSI port |
BNC
connector DC Voltage port (0VDC to 2.7 VDC)
|
BNC
connector DC Voltage port (0VDC to 2.7 VDC)
|
NA
|
| Uplink |
100
Mbps over dual coaxial cables
|
100
Mbps over dual coaxial cables
|
10/100BaseT
Ethernet
|
| Configuration support |
Telnet,
HTTP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP
|
Telnet,
HTTP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP
|
NA
|
| Compliance |
Standards:
UL
60950
CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-00
IEC
60950
EN
60950
FCC
Part 15.207, 15.407
&
15.209 Class B
ICES-003
Class B (Canada)
Canada
DGTP-010
FCC
Bulletin OET-65C
Industry
Canada RSS-102, RSP100, RSS 210 Issue 5
- EMI
and Susceptibility (ClassB):
FCC
Part 15.107 & 15.109 Class B
ICES-003
Class B (Canada)
EN
55022 Class B
EN
55024
|
Standards:
UL
60950
CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-00
IEC
60950
EN
60950
NEMA
4
FCC
Part 15.207, 15.407
&
15.209 Class B
ICES-003
Class B (Canada)
Canada
DGTP-010
FCC
Bulletin OET-65C
Industry
Canada RSS-102, RSP100, RSS 210 Issue 5
- EMI
and Susceptibility (ClassB):
FCC
Part 15.107 & 15.109 Class B
ICES-003
Class B (Canada)
EN
55022 Class B
EN
55024
|
Standards:
UL
60950
CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-00
IEC
60950
EN
60950
- EMI
and Susceptibility (ClassB):
FCC
Part 15.107 & 15.109 Class B
ICES-003
Class B (Canada)
EN
55022 Class B
EN
55024
|
| Dimensions |
11.4in
x 11.4in x 4.2in
(29cm
x 29cm x 11cm)
|
11.6in
x 11.6in x 3.6in
(29cm
x 29cm x 9cm)
|
6.7in
x 6.3in x 1.3in
(17cm
x 16cm x 3cm)
|
| Weight |
11
lbs.
(5
kg)
|
10
lbs.
(5
kg)
|
1.4lbs.
(0.6kg)
|
| Operational temperature |
-30є
to +55єC (-22є
to +131єF)
|
-30є
to +55єC (-22є
to +131єF)
|
0є
to +50єC (32є
to 122єF)
|
| Storage temperature |
-40є
to +85єC (-40є
to +185єF)
|
-40є
to +85єC (-40є
to +185єF)
|
-40є
to +70єC (-40є
to +158єF)
|
| Operational altitude |
4206
m (13,800 ft.)
|
|