Why Use Licensed Microwave for Wireless Backhaul and Access?
June 27, 2017
There are ample benefits to deploying a wireless backhaul or access system in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz bands:
There are ample benefits to deploying a wireless backhaul or access system in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz bands:
On the surface of it, it may appear that fixed and mobile broadband connectivity are ubiquitous, especially in developed markets like the United States. Yet appearances can be deceiving.
Within any industry, there exists a group that strongly believes electronic products are simply commodities. These customers want the best product for the best price that, in turn, delivers a highly reliable network. What most customers don’t realize is how to conduct an apples-to-apples product comparison on point-to-point microwave equipment.
Backhaul network reliability is always a critical concern for operators, especially for those more accustomed to fiber and now considering microwave solutions. The three key elements to microwave network availability are equipment reliability, protection, and path reliability. DragonWave’s Harmony products provide industry-leading capabilities that address each of these issues.
Backhaul equipment represents a significant capital expenditure, and as older equipment reaches its limits and can no longer be maintained, the replacement costs for new equipment becomes very prohibitive. In addition to this significant capital expenditure, there is also the associated cost of equipment removal and disposal, engineering, and reinstallation.