VistaMAX®

WiMAX Broadband Wireless - 5 GHz Products

Base Station

The VistaMAX® OBR5000 is a self-contained all outdoor base station which can be configured with an integrated antenna (60 or 90 degree) or with an external antenna connector to allow for omnidirectional configurations. Connection to the outdoor unit requires only a single Ethernet cable for power and data. All MAC, baseband modulation and radio functionality is integrated into the single outdoor OBR5000 unit.

The VistaMAX 5 GHz system requires an additional indoor WES800 Ethernet Switch to provide power to sectors using the units and serve as the network connection point. The WES800 Ethernet Switch supports up to eight OBR5000 or OSR5000 elements. Connections to the backbone network and between outdoor elements are made through the integrated Ethernet switch in the WES800. An RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet uplink port is included in the WES800 and an optional SFP module for 10/100/1000BaseT copper or 1000BaseX fiber connections can be purchased.

The base station configuration is flexible enough to allow for high density urban deployments, point-point backhaul and low density rural rollouts. Point-point backhaul can be used to connect the cell with other cells, main backbone interconnection points or create multiple point-point links to high data rate subscribers. Point-point backhaul links can be established using two OBR5000s or one OBR5000 plus one OSR5000 depending on data rate and distance requirements.

Subscriber Station

The VistaMAX OSR5000 subscriber transceiver is a self-contained outdoor unit which comprised the network interface, MAC, baseband PHY and radio portions of the VistaMAX solution. A single Ethernet cable provides both power and data to the outdoor unit. The OSR5000 is IEEE 802.3af-compliant for Power over Ethernet and can be powered with either the PoE midspan injector (included) or any switch/hub which supports 802.3af.

For long distance links or high capacity configurations, the VistaMAX OBR5000 can be configured to be used as a SS element. This provides maximum uplink and downlink throughputs and allows for higher output power to maximize coverage. In this configuration, an external flat panel or parabolic antenna can be used with the OBR5000.

Network Management

The NMS8000 provides system operators with comprehensive tools to operate and manage VistaMAX networks from Vecima Networks.

The centralized design of the NMS8000 simplifies many common maintenance and administration tasks by allowing password protected access for qualified personnel to view and configure crucial network parameters from either in the field or at the office. The NMS8000 also provides a vital tool for Vecima Networks to provide remote assistance to its customers and guarantee end-user satisfaction. All transactions take place in a secure environment using HTTPS or SSH which are proven data encryption technologies.