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Overview
Aurora Networks' Wi-Fi products, all based on industry standard IEEE
802.11, provide a scalable and flexible solution for today’s broadband opportunities,
enabling superior wireless services with broadband backhaul capabilities, enhanced
network reliability and extended geographical coverage. With these products, existing
HFC networks can be enhanced to provide wireless Ethernet to business customers, MDUs,
et al as well as Wi-Fi hot spot services.
Aurora's approach to product designs for integrated Wi-Fi networks
supports a variety of backhaul technologies, including (1) DOCSIS 1.1 and 2.0, (2) up
to 1.6 Gbps connections with Aurora's Integrated Optical Ethernet Transport and (3) up
to 1 Gbps with Aurora's CWDM Ethernet Access System.
Applications
Wireless Bridging
Wireless bridging involves the setup of Wi-Fi radio links between
two sites. Aurora’s Wi-Fi products enable cable operators to offer a virtual
Ethernet link between these sites. Because our products are designed for the
operator’s environment and all components are network powered, critical business
applications requiring operation even during a power outage can be deployed with
confidence.
A major advantage of wireless bridging is rapid deployment. Often,
new customers seeking new services must wait several weeks for crews to install
and provision the service. Wireless bridging can be implemented almost immediately
upon customer request.
While large numbers of businesses are within a short distance of the
cable plant, many cannot be readily connected due to local building codes, landlord
provisions or the high cost of installing a fiber drop. Aurora’s Wi-Fi products
overcome these factors with rapid deployment of a solution that takes advantage of
existing HFC architecture.
Wi-Fi Hot Spot Services
Public hot spots, rapidly growing in popularity, are available in
bookstores, restaurants, malls, and many other locations. Aurora’s Wi-Fi products
enable cable operators to add public hot spot accessibility as a value-added feature
to existing or prospective cable modem subscribers. Though subscribers may have
cable modems in their homes, with wireless PC cards they may also gain access to any
public hot spots supported by the operator.
Backhaul Technologies
DOCSIS
Aurora's Integrated Optical Ethernet Transport (up to 1.6 Gbps)
Aurora's CWDM Ethernet Access System (up to 1 Gbps)
Equipment Information
Power Gateway Platforms
Wireless Access Points
Downloadable Documents
Wi-Fi: Friend or Foe to the Cable MSO (paper presented at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, June 2004, pdf format, 35 kb)
Product Brochure (pdf format, 2.8 Mb)
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