AirConnect® 8231
5G CBRS Outdoor Router
The BEC AirConnect® 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router unlocks diverse fixed wireless access (FWA) market opportunities and provides subscribers with a broadband experience surpassing your rivals. Invest in technology innovation from BEC that enables the delivery of extreme data speeds, lower latencies, broader coverage, and increased network capacity.
The AirConnect® 8231 allows providers to reap the most beneficial and anticipated capabilities of 3GPP Release 16 compliant 5G Standalone (SA) operation over n48 CBRS shared spectrum. In addition, the platform is designed for pure 5G greenfield standalone networks yet offers the flexibility and migration path of existing 4G LTE networks.
Ideal Use Cases:
- Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
- Last Mile Connectivity
- Mission-Critical & Performance Intensive Networks
- Industrial Connectivity Applications
- Urban and Rural Environments
- OnGo Certified Deployments
Incredible Data Rates
- Peak data rates of 2.5 Gbps downlink and low latency for enhanced user experience
Multi-Element Adaptive Antenna
- 4×4 MIMO Patented Dual-Pol Dual-Slant antenna technology ensures faster and more efficient bi-directional transmission
Built to Last
- IP-68/UL-50E Enclosure, complete protection against dust and water ingress
Ventilation
- GORE® Vent for pressure equalization, humidity, and airflow
Wind Tunnel Tested
- Successful Operation up to 132mph (F2 Tornado 113-157mph)
Surge /Lightning Protection
- IEC 6100-4-2 (ESD) and IEC 61000-4-5 (Lighting)
Extended Temperature Range
- -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
PoE Powered
- Gigabit LAN Interface with IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) complaint
Corrosion Protection
- SurTec treated Die-cast alloy
Form Factor
- Under 5lbs, easily mount onto lightweight poles or exterior walls
Complete Kit
- Packaged with Gigabit PoE Injector, mounting bracket, Flooded CAT5e, and ground wire
Certifications:
- 3GPP Release 16 Compliant
- FCC Part 96 CAT B CPE-CBSD
- OnGo Certified
Supported Frequency Band
- 5G NR sub-6 GHz
Frequency Range 1 Band: n48
Carrier Aggregation: sub-6 GHz )TDD+TDD) - 4G / LTE (Cat.19)
TDD: B48
Carrier Aggregation: 5CA DL/ 2CA UL - BEC SX High-Gain MIMO Antenna
Directional (Dual Polarization & Dual Slant)
4×4 MIMO
2T4R Antenna Chain
Gain: 15.5 dBi ± 1 dBi
Maximum Transmit Power: 38 dBm EIRP - Modulation: 256QAM DL / 256QAM UL
- 4G/5G Management Center in web-based GUI
Quality of Service Control
- Supports the DiffServ approach
- Traffic prioritization based on protocol, port number, and IP address
Network Protocols and Features
- NAT, static routing and RIP-1/2
- NAT supports PAT and multimedia applications
- Virtual server and DMZ
- SNTP, DNS relay and DDNS
- IGMP snooping and IGMP proxy
Operational Modes
- Router or Bridge
Management
- Quick Installation Wizard
- Web-based GUI for remote and local management
- Firmware upgrade and configuration data upload & download via web-based GUI or BECentral®
- DHCP server/client/relay
- TR-069 supports remote management
- BECentral® Cloud Management
- SNMP and Syslog monitoring
Physical Interface
- Gigabit LAN Interface with IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE P.D (25.5W)
- SIM Card Slot: One (1), Mini-SIM (2FF)
- LED Indicators: Power, LAN(PoE), LTE Signal Strength and Internet
Operating Environment
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Surge/ESD Protection
- Surge Protection: K.21 enhanced mode 6KV
- ESD Protection: Contact: ± 8KV / Air: ±15KV2