AirConnect® 8243
AirConnect® 8243
5G High-Power mmWave Outdoor Router
The BEC AirConnect® 8243 5G High-Power mmWave Outdoor Router is breaking the rules for fixed wireless access (FWA), unlocking a diverse set of market opportunities, and enabling service providers the ability to provide subscribers with a broadband experience surpassing their rivals. Designed for performance, the AirConnect® 8243 is 3GPP Release 16 compliant delivering up to 48 dBm ERIP High-Power mmWave connectivity and extending network coverage up to 7+km. In addition, service providers have the deployment flexibility for 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) modes for both mmWave and sub-6 GHz and Gigabit LTE CAT 20.
Key Applications:
- Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
- Last Mile Connectivity
- Mission-Critical & Performance Intensive Networks
- Industrial Connectivity Applications
- Urban and Rural Environments
- Breaking the Rules for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
Ultra-fast high-power 5G mmWave connectivity, supporting Standalone (SA) operation to fully benefit from all the 5G capabilities; Non-Standalone (NSA) operation, sub-6 GHz, and Gigabit LTE CAT 20. - Designed for Performance
The 8243 supports 8CC mmWave CA, 5G NR Dual Connectivity (NR-DC), sub-6 carrier aggregation up to 3CA DL / 2CA UL (FDD + FDD, TDD + TDD, FDD + TDD) and up to 7CA DL / 2CA UL carrier aggregation for LTE. - Advanced MIMO Antenna Technology
Integrated high-gain 4×4 MIMO dual-polarization/dual slant antenna technology offers efficient bi-directional transmission for increased capacity and coverage. - Rugged Weatherproof Design
Designed with industrial-grade components, the enclosure is
IP68/UL 50E rated for protection against dirt, water ingress, and
operation in extreme temperatures. - GORE® Vent for Increased Durability
BEC’s devices utilize the global leading venting technology. GORE® vents equalize devices’ pressure and control the humidity and airflow. - Managed by BECentral® CloudEdge
Managed by BECentral®, an industry-leading cloud-based service platform, to accelerate 5G Wireless WAN connectivity for deployments of any scale and extend network visibility at the edge. - Complete Kit
Under 5 lbs, easily mount onto lightweight poles or exterior walls.
Packaged with Gigabit PoE Injector, mounting bracket, Flooded CAT5e, and ground wire
Supported Frequency Bands
3GPP Rel.16 Compliant
5G NR mmWave
- Support Frequency Band (SA & NSA): n257 (28GHz), n258 (26GHz), n260 (39GHz), n261 (28GHz)
- mmWave CA: Up to 8CC NR Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) Channel Bandwidth: Up to 800 MHz bandwidth
- Modulation: 256QAM DL / 64QAM UL
5G NR sub-6 GHz
- Support Frequency Band (SA & NSA): n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78
- Carrier Aggregation: 3CA DL / 2 CA UL (FDD+FDD, TDD+TDD, FDD +TDD)
- Channel Bandwidth: Up to 300 MHz bandwidth
- Modulation: 256QAM DL / 256QAM UL
4G/LTE (CAT 20 DL / CAT 18 UL)
- Support Frequency Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12(17), 13, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
- Carrier Aggregation: 5CA DL / 2CA UL
- Channel Bandwidth: 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz
- Modulation: 256QAM DL / 256QAM UL
Embedded Antennas
- mmWave: 2×2 MIMO DL / UL
- sub-5 GHz: 4×4 MIMO DL / 2×2 MIMO UL
Data Transmission Rates
- 5G NSA mmWave: 8.8 Gbps (DL)/2.6 Gbps (UL)
- 5G FDD + mmWave: 8.9 Gbps (DL)/2.7 Gbps (UL)
- 5G TDD + mmWave: 8.0 Gbps (DL)/3.4 Gbps (UL)
- 5G SA /NSA sub-6 GHz: 4.0 Gbps (DL)/900 Mbps (UL), NSA: 550 Mbps (UL)
- LTE: DL 2.0Gbps / UL 200Mbps
(The presented data rates are theoretical only, and the actual value depends on network conditions.)
Quality of Service Control
- Supports the DiffServ approach.
- Traffic prioritization is based on protocol, port number, and IP address.
Operational Modes
- Router or Bridge
Network Protocols and Feature
- 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
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® CloudEdge
- SNMP and Syslog monitoring
Hardware Specification
Physical Interface
- 2.5 GbE IEEE 802.3bt compliant PD interface
- SIM Card Slot: (1) 2FF and embedded SIM (eSIM)
- 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: ±15KV