Gen 3 ruralconnect specifications

Below are examples of different distances and modulation settings to show throughputs and link margin in a single 8 MHz channel.
With an additional radio module in the client station, use of two 8 MHz channels would deliver end-user throughputs ~twice that of the

Broadband solutions to serve

8 MHz channel. Note that the OTA data rate has to be divided between uplink and downlink, e.g., if 80/20, then 36 Mbps = 29 DL and 7 UL.

Modulation OTA Data Distance in Base Ant Client Ant Frequency Base ERP Free Space CPE Link Mar- Rayleigh
and Coding Rate km Gain in dBi Gain in dBi in MHz in Dbm Path Loss Sensitivity gin dB Fading %

BPSK 1/2
Mbps
2.4 56 9.2 8.9 512 32.5
dBm
121.7
dBm
-97.6 16.9 98.71
non-line-of-sight customers
QPSK 3/4 7.2 32 9.2 8.9 550 32.5 117.4 -93.4 16.9 98.72
16 QAM 3/4

64QAM 5/6
14.4

24
14

4.6
9.2

9.2
8.9

8.9
550

608
32.5

32.5
110.2

101.5
-86.3

-76.2
17.0

15.7
98.74

98.30
Gen3 RuralConnect
256QAM5/6 32 3 9.2 8.9 482 32.5 95.7 -71.0 16.1 98.47 TV White Space System
Great NLOS
o Great throughput
NLOS & low& low
throughput
GENERAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS latency for video
latency streaming/
for video streaming/
System Architecture 3 Independent IEEE 802.11af RX Blocking Resistance -48 dB TV transmission on chan N+2
gaming & VoIP
gaming & VoIP
Base Station Radios -20 dBm cellular station transmissions
Aggregate Data Capacity 96 Mbps Operating Mode TDD (Time Division Duplexing) Much lower
o Much CAPEX
lower thanthan
CAPEX 900 MHz
900
Frequency Bands UHF 470-790 MHz (ETSI) User Ports 10/100 baseT Ethernet
Channel Spacing 8 MHz (ETSI) Management Web-based, SNMP v2, and CLI
or Fixed LTE networks
MHz or Fixed LTE networks
2-channel aggregation selectable ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Large & ubiquitous
o Large NLOSNLOS
& ubiquitous
Round Trip Ping Latency 5-35 ms, depending on user load Operating Temperature -30 to 55 C
Data Rate Control Adaptive or fixed Operating Humidity Up to 95%, non-condensing coverage areas
coverage areas
ACP and Spectrum Mask Meets FCC and ETSI specifications Shock and Vibration MIL-STD-810 o Unlicensed
Unlicensed & uncongested
& uncongested
Standardization IEEE 802.11af Fully Compliant Security WPA2 - PSK (AES)
spectrum
spectrum in rural
in rural markets
markets
BASE STATION ODU CLIENT STATION
RF Transmit Power +24dBm within +/- 1dB RF Transmit Power +24 dBm within +/- 1dB
Antenna Connector 3 F-type female 75 Ohms Antenna Connector F type female 75 ohm
POWER - OUTDOOR TOWER MOUNT POWER
Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz or 24-48 VDC Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz or 24-48 VDC
Power Idle: 6W; Rx: 10W, Tx: 25W Power Idle: 3.8W, Rx: 6.5W, Tx: 10.3W
Connector RJ 45 POE Connector RJ 45 POE
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ODU
Unit Dimensions 7.5 x 3.25 x 9 Unit Dimensions 7.5 x 3.25 x 9
Enclosure Material Painted anodized aluminum Enclosure Material Painted anodized aluminum
Weight 6 lbs. 4 oz. Weight 5 lbs. 8 oz.
Mounting 1 to 2 vertical mast Mounting 1 to 2 vertical mast

Patent pending on RuralConnect Gen 3. Since the 1990s, Carlson Wireless has provided wireless equipment to ISPs and
telecom carriers that deliver high-quality broadband and telephony to rural and
Made in the USA
remote areas throughout the world. CWTs leading-edge TV white spaces product
has been deployed by 180 systems in 30 countries since its 2013 introduction.
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Breakthrough: Greater
NLOS Performance and
Lower Build-Out Cost
Broadband solutions to serve non-
line-of-sight customers and rural areas
Low-band signal penetrates through
trees, foliage, walls, and weaves around
hills
900 MHz and fixed LTE systems cannot
deliver as robust NLOS or provide large &
ubiquitous coverage area
Clean TV white spaces spectrum avoids
900 MHz overcrowding and scarcity/costs
of 3.5 GHz licenses
Single base station serves hundreds
of subscribers
Aggregate throughput of 96 Mbps per
base station
32 Mbps combined DL/UL per subscriber
Very low latency (25 to 35 ms round trip)
for video streaming, VoIP, and gaming
Delivers sustained rate of 10/1 Mbps for
up to 30 subscribers
Optional second radio module per CPE
doubles the subscribers throughput
OTA data rate of 24.0 Mbps using
64 QAM 5/6
OTA data rate of 14.4 Mbps using
16 QAM 3/4
Leverages Reliability and Capability
of IEEE 802.11af standard
Leading edge standard with multiple
enhanced features, including auto-
negotiation/modulation
IEEE 802.11af developed from
20 years of know how based on
WLAN IEEE 802.11
In a NLOS environment, much
lower deployment costs than the
alternatives, including fixed LTE,
900 MHz, or LOS networks
Fewer backhaul links, fewer towers,
lower operational and maintenance
costs
Lower CPE and base station
prices than any TV White Space
manufacturer
Single outdoor base station unit in
rugged enclosure simplifies time &
expense of installation and setup
Large coverage areas: 10 to 15 km
radius from a single base station
50 km line-of-sight; 25 km near LOS;
10 km NLOS with heavy obstructions
Base Station
Client Unit
ruralconnect the best nlos solution
Great speed/low latency
RuralConnect (TVWS)
Yes
900 MHz
Yes
Fixed LTE
Yes
Affordable CAPEX
Heavy NLOS Performance
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Large amount of available free Yes No No
spectrum
RuralConnect TV White Space Radio Gen 3
Uses TV White Space technology for a broadband signal that can travel
through hills, trees, and foliage to provide broadband services to communities
in rural remote locations.
Rural Broadband Internet Access Public Safety & Border Patrol
and VoIP for Homes and Businesses Video Surveillance and Security
USE WLAN Hotspot Backhaul M2M SCADA Communications
CASES Schools & Libraries Broadband Access
Internet of Things Monitoring
Smart Grid & Metering
Positive Train Control
Point to Point Backhaul Oil & Gas Well and Pipeline
Breakthrough: Greater
NLOS Performance and
Lower Build-Out Cost
Broadband solutions to serve non-
line-of-sight customers and rural areas
Low-band signal penetrates through
trees, foliage, walls, and weaves around
hills
900 MHz and fixed LTE systems cannot
deliver as robust NLOS or provide large &
ubiquitous coverage area
Clean TV white spaces spectrum avoids
900 MHz overcrowding and scarcity/costs
of 3.5 GHz licenses
Single base station serves hundreds
of subscribers
Aggregate throughput of 96 Mbps per
base station
32 Mbps combined DL/UL per subscriber
Very low latency (25 to 35 ms round trip)
for video streaming, VoIP, and gaming
Delivers sustained rate of 10/1 Mbps for
up to 30 subscribers
Optional second radio module per CPE
doubles the subscribers throughput
OTA data rate of 24.0 Mbps using
64 QAM 5/6
OTA data rate of 14.4 Mbps using
16 QAM 3/4
Leverages Reliability and Capability
of IEEE 802.11af standard
Leading edge standard with multiple
enhanced features, including auto-
negotiation/modulation
IEEE 802.11af developed from
20 years of know how based on
WLAN IEEE 802.11
In a NLOS environment, much
lower deployment costs than the
alternatives, including fixed LTE,
900 MHz, or LOS networks
Fewer backhaul links, fewer towers,
lower operational and maintenance
costs
Lower CPE and base station
prices than any TV White Space
manufacturer
Single outdoor base station unit in
rugged enclosure simplifies time &
expense of installation and setup
Large coverage areas: 10 to 15 km
radius from a single base station
50 km line-of-sight; 25 km near LOS;
10 km NLOS with heavy obstructions
Base Station
Client Unit
ruralconnect the best nlos solution
Great speed/low latency
RuralConnect (TVWS)
Yes
900 MHz
Yes
Fixed LTE
Yes
Affordable CAPEX
Heavy NLOS Performance
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Large amount of available free Yes No No
spectrum
RuralConnect TV White Space Radio Gen 3
Uses TV White Space technology for a broadband signal that can travel
through hills, trees, and foliage to provide broadband services to communities
in rural remote locations.
Rural Broadband Internet Access Public Safety & Border Patrol
and VoIP for Homes and Businesses Video Surveillance and Security
USE WLAN Hotspot Backhaul M2M SCADA Communications
CASES Schools & Libraries Broadband Access
Internet of Things Monitoring
Smart Grid & Metering
Positive Train Control
Point to Point Backhaul Oil & Gas Well and Pipeline
 Gen 3 ruralconnect specifications
Below are examples of different distances and modulation settings to show throughputs and link margin in a single 8 MHz channel.
With an additional radio module in the client station, use of two 8 MHz channels would deliver end-user throughputs ~twice that of the

Broadband solutions to serve

8 MHz channel. Note that the OTA data rate has to be divided between uplink and downlink, e.g., if 80/20, then 36 Mbps = 29 DL and 7 UL.

Modulation OTA Data Distance in Base Ant Client Ant Frequency Base ERP Free Space CPE Link Mar- Rayleigh
and Coding Rate km Gain in dBi Gain in dBi in MHz in Dbm Path Loss Sensitivity gin dB Fading %

BPSK 1/2
Mbps
2.4 56 9.2 8.9 512 32.5
dBm
121.7
dBm
-97.6 16.9 98.71
non-line-of-sight customers
QPSK 3/4 7.2 32 9.2 8.9 550 32.5 117.4 -93.4 16.9 98.72
16 QAM 3/4

64QAM 5/6
14.4

24
14

4.6
9.2

9.2
8.9

8.9
550

608
32.5

32.5
110.2

101.5
-86.3

-76.2
17.0

15.7
98.74

98.30
Gen3 RuralConnect
256QAM5/6 32 3 9.2 8.9 482 32.5 95.7 -71.0 16.1 98.47 TV White Space System
Great NLOS
o Great throughput
NLOS & low& low
throughput
GENERAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS latency for video
latency streaming/
for video streaming/
System Architecture 3 Independent IEEE 802.11af RX Blocking Resistance -48 dB TV transmission on chan N+2
gaming & VoIP
gaming & VoIP
Base Station Radios -20 dBm cellular station transmissions
Aggregate Data Capacity 96 Mbps Operating Mode TDD (Time Division Duplexing) Much lower
o Much CAPEX
lower thanthan
CAPEX 900 MHz
900
Frequency Bands UHF 470-790 MHz (ETSI) User Ports 10/100 baseT Ethernet
Channel Spacing 8 MHz (ETSI) Management Web-based, SNMP v2, and CLI
or Fixed LTE networks
MHz or Fixed LTE networks
2-channel aggregation selectable ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Large & ubiquitous
o Large NLOSNLOS
& ubiquitous
Round Trip Ping Latency 5-35 ms, depending on user load Operating Temperature -30 to 55 C
Data Rate Control Adaptive or fixed Operating Humidity Up to 95%, non-condensing coverage areas
coverage areas
ACP and Spectrum Mask Meets FCC and ETSI specifications Shock and Vibration MIL-STD-810 o Unlicensed
Unlicensed & uncongested
& uncongested
Standardization IEEE 802.11af Fully Compliant Security WPA2 - PSK (AES)
spectrum
spectrum in rural
in rural markets
markets
BASE STATION ODU CLIENT STATION
RF Transmit Power +24dBm within +/- 1dB RF Transmit Power +24 dBm within +/- 1dB
Antenna Connector 3 F-type female 75 Ohms Antenna Connector F type female 75 ohm
POWER - OUTDOOR TOWER MOUNT POWER
Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz or 24-48 VDC Voltage 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz or 24-48 VDC
Power Idle: 6W; Rx: 10W, Tx: 25W Power Idle: 3.8W, Rx: 6.5W, Tx: 10.3W
Connector RJ 45 POE Connector RJ 45 POE
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ODU
Unit Dimensions 7.5 x 3.25 x 9 Unit Dimensions 7.5 x 3.25 x 9
Enclosure Material Painted anodized aluminum Enclosure Material Painted anodized aluminum
Weight 6 lbs. 4 oz. Weight 5 lbs. 8 oz.
Mounting 1 to 2 vertical mast Mounting 1 to 2 vertical mast

Patent pending on RuralConnect Gen 3. Since the 1990s, Carlson Wireless has provided wireless equipment to ISPs and
telecom carriers that deliver high-quality broadband and telephony to rural and
Made in the USA
remote areas throughout the world. CWTs leading-edge TV white spaces product
has been deployed by 180 systems in 30 countries since its 2013 introduction.
1 E: info@carlsonwireless.com
Carlson Wireless Technologies, Inc. T: +1 707.822.7000
2700 Foster Avenue ITU Region 1 EURO Version
F: +1 707.822.7010 www.carlsonwireless.com
Arcata, CA 95521 USA
ITU Region 1 EURO Version Print date: October 14, 2016