TrangoLINK® Apex - All-Outdoor RF Microwave Link
Native Ethernet/IP High-Capacity Wireless RF Link
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Outdoor Point-to-Point IP-Native Bridge
- All-outdoor integrated radio and modem, NEW design
- Supports ETSI, ANSI (FCC), and IC standards
- High-capacity full duplex bandwidth:
Up to 750+ Mbps (376 Mbps full duplex) - Double bandwidth with ACCP (750 Mbps FD)
- Ultra low latency, as low as <100 µS (.1 ms), ideal for time-sensitive triple play applications, i.e. VoIP / video
- Hitless Adaptive Coding & Modulation
- Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) simplicity
- Easy alignment via real-time digital RSSI LED
- Up to 1,000,000+ packets per second
- 2 data ports (optical/fiber), separate management port
"All the Apex links installed perfectly. By using the outdoor RSSI LED, we were able to align the dishes in about 5 minutes for each link… They have been performing rock solid since installation, even throughout some bad weather conditions like heavy wind and over 12 inches of snow.…"
Travis Johnson, President
Microserv
Hitless Adaptive Coding & Modulation
ACM is a highly advanced automatic modulation shifting feature of TrangoLINK Apex that optimizes over-the-air transmission performance during weather-related signal fading. The automatic adjustments to coding and/or modulation are based on MSE threshold values and are performed within the system, therefore the shifting is Hitless—preventing packet loss and ensuring that your real-time applications like VoIP continue to run uninterrupted, and always at optimal performance levels, despite extreme weather conditions.
Easiest Alignment in the Industry
- Real-time digital LED "In dBm" RSSI indicators
- LEDs conveniently located on both the Outdoor-Unit and the Indoor-Unit
- Link installation and signal alignment has never been easier or faster
- RSSI is refreshed every 5 milliseconds
- Installers can eliminate and avoid cumbersome additional equipment for signal alignment
"The RSSI digital LED readout on the radio is the best feature on ANY radio I've used. It made antenna alignment a breeze. All the Apex links installed perfectly. By using the outdoor RSSI LED, we were able to align the dishes in about 5 minutes for each link…"
Travis Johnson, President
Microserv
Highly Flexible Interface Options
- GigE optical/fiber interface data port
- GigE (GigE, 10/100/1000 BaseT) copper interface Ethernet data port, PoE capable
- Fast Ethernet (10/100 BaseT) copper interface dedicated to out-of-band management, PoE capable
- Synch port for failover redundancy configurations
- Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) through copper ports,
or direct power using a -48 Volt power supply - Direct power connection is adjacent to fiber module, protected by conduit that is shared with fiber line
"…We decided instead to replace the Dragonwave radios with new TrangoLINK Apex 18 GHz systems. We selected TrangoLINK Apex for its clear advantages of capacity and cost. Because full capacity upgrades for the Apex are so affordable, it made sense to upgrade capacity now to the full 370 Mbps full duplex, so that we didn't need to worry about upgrading again in the future. We were also able to take advantage of the outstanding 2 year warranty on Trango's licensed equipment…"
Travis Johnson, President
Microserv
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Digital Microwave RF Link
TrangoLINK® Apex is a point-to-point high-performance licensed microwave RF link that is designed for network operators who require an all-outdoor wireless radio with high-capacity bandwidth and carrier-grade availability. This carrier-class RF microwave link is available in licensed frequencies 10/11 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, and 23 GHz for interference-free operation. Ideal for WiMAX backhaul, mobile backhaul, and other ISP solutions, this native Gigabit Ethernet RF radio offers a highly-flexible easy-to-use solution with superior performance and fast ROI.
TrangoLINK® Apex Exclusive Features
The only digital licensed wireless All-Outdoor Unit (AOU) on the market with these features:
- Hitless Adaptive Coding & Modulation
- True hot standby 1+1 link protection with Rapid Port Shutdown
- Real-time digital LED RSSI indicator on ODU
- Optical/fiber data interface
- 2 data ports (fiber and copper) with a separate copper port
dedicated to out-of-band management for additional data security
TrangoLINK® Apex All-Outdoor Architecture
TrangoLINK® Apex RF radio takes the traditional architecture of separate out-door and in-door units (ODU/IDU) and merges it into an all-in-one unit which carries benefits of higher throughput speeds, greater system efficiency, simpler installation and operation, as well as significant cost savings.
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Fast and Easy Capacity Upgrade Options
- Base Packages include 100+ Mbps full duplex capacity
- Easily upgrade throughput as you need it, with no hardware replacements or forklift upgrades
- 3-tier, and 2-tier throughput upgrade paths:
- 18 & 23 GHz models have 3-tier path: Base Package, License Key 1, and License Key 2
- 11 & 15 GHz models have 2-tier path: Base Package and License Key 1Capacity Upgrade Options TrangoLINK Apex Options Base Package Option Key 1 Option Key 2 11 GHz model up to 110 Mbps up to 263 Mbps N/A 15 GHz model up to 137 Mbps up to 240 Mbps N/A 18 GHz model up to 110 Mbps up to 198 Mbps up to 376 Mbps 23 GHz model up to 110 Mbps up to 198 Mbps up to 376 Mbps Speeds are uni-directional (full duplex). For aggregate speeds, multiply throughput numbers above by 2.
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Ultimate Port Options and Flexibility
- GigE optical/fiber/SFP interface, Ethernet data port
- GigE copper interface Ethernet data port, PoE capable
- Fast Ethernet copper management port, PoE capable
- Synch port for failover redundancy configurations
- Powered with PoE injector through copper ports,
or direct power using a -48 Volt power supply
Ultimate Flexibility & Performance Packed into a Compact Radio
- High spectral efficiency of up to 7.5 bits/Hz
- LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) for improved receive sensitivity
- Port Priority assignment (VLAN) and QoS features
- Fast modulation shifting
- Supports jumbo packets in GigE mode
- Flexible modulations, bandwidth and throughput controls
- In-band management and out-of-band management
- Highly flexible modulation/bandwidth/throughput settings for greater spectral efficiency
- Excellent system gain for longer range and higher availability
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TrangoLINK® Apex Benefits
- Standard 2-year manufacturer warranty
- Best Price-to-Performance Value
- Largest data pipe for the frequency/bandwidth/modulation pairs
- Carrier-class performance and reliability
- Quick and easy deployment and operation ("Set and Forget")
- Low cost of ownership and fast ROI relative to Fiber and other traditional options
- Flexible Modulation for greater spectral efficiency
- Easy alignment via real-time digital RSSI LED display
- Leased line replacement, eliminate recurring costs
- Rapid scalability, easily add bandwidth and extend reach
- Saves thousands of dollars with simplified infrastructure, eliminate typical network devices
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Protecting Your Microwave Investment
Fail Safe Features for High Availability and Reliability
1+1 Redundant Link Protection Against Hardware Failure
- Provides Hot Standby true full link redundancy
- Reuse same channel, reuse antenna
- Auto switchover, 99.999% availability
Ring/Star/Mesh Network Link Protection with Rapid Port Shutdown (RPS)
- Lower cost and more efficient that protecting multiple individual links
- Shorter hop lengths allows greater performance, higher availability, reduced antenna size
- 50 ms protection switching with RPS and sub-tending Ethernet switch
Adjacent Channel Co-Polarity (ACCP)
- Double throughput for maximum bandwidth†, full link protection
- Use only 1 antenna for 2 links, minimize tower space, reduce monthly costs
Supports dual power supplies for power redundancy
† Requires third party router or switch to provide load balancing
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Rapid Port Shutdown (RPS)
Extremely fast switching & Hitless failover*
- 50 ms switching: When triggered, data ports on both sides of the link are immediately shutdown in the event of a link loss
- Rerouting takes only milliseconds instead of dozens of seconds and your network remains running with minimal interruptions
- Scriptable for advance outage prevention and automatic notifications
- Supports advanced fast restoration protocols (RSTP, MPLS, PBT) found in industry standard third-party Ethernet switches
Manual re-enable for assured stability
- Port remains down until manually re-enabled
- Network administrator has the opportunity to verify the link stability before re-activating
* Hitless failover is possible with the use of third-party load balancing hardware.
Applications for TrangoLINK® Apex RF Microwave Links
TrangoLINK® Apex RF microwave links are designed to provide high-capacity wireless IP connectivity for the most demanding outdoor networks including mobile and fixed wireless technologies such as UMTS, 3G, 4G, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Edge and more…
Broadband & Telecom Operators
- Carrier Ethernet/IP PtP and repeater applications
- WISP interconnectivity - higher capacity migration
- WiMAX network backhaul, capacity upgrades
- Mobile/Cellular backhaul, IP or TDM
- Telecom point-to-point IP network applications
Private / Enterprise Networks
Public Safety & Security
- Wireless IP/Ethernet Video Streaming/Surveillance
- Homeland Security and DOD
- State/County/Citywide/Municipal IP networks
- Utility, Pipeline, Railroad private IP networks
‡ Legal regulations for specific frequencies vary from region to region—users are responsible for complying with their region's regulations.
NOTE: All specifications are typical and subject to change without notice.
