New Rules for the 5150-5250 MHz Band

Steve Coran

Lerman Senter, PLLC (WISPA Washington Counsel)

scoran@lermansenter.com

(202) 416-6744

@stevecoran – twitter

Geoff Smith

Proxim Wireless

gsmith@proxim.com

(408) 306-9205

Introducing the new outdoor

5.15-5.25 GHz band

• FCC released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in April 2013 proposing rule changes to several sub-bands

> 5150-5250 MHz – Outdoor use?> 5350-5470 MHz – New U-NII band?> 5470-5725 MHz – DFS changes? > 5725-5850 MHz – New technical rules?> 5850-5925 MHz – New U-NII band?

Beginnings

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• Band can be harmonized for 802.11ac Wi-Fi> Four 160 MHz channels under harmonized rules

• Can still be shared with higher power devices • “Low-hanging fruit”

> Outdoor use of 5150-5250 MHz band (U-NII-1)> Restarting equipment certification for 5470-5725 MHz

band (U-NII-2C)> 5725-5850 MHz band (U-NII-3/ISM)

• Long-term issues> 5350-5470 MHz band (U-NII-2B)> 5850-5925 MHz band (U-NII-4)

Beginnings

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• Authorized for U-NII devices in 1997

• Existing users

> Globalstar MSS feeder links at 5096-5250 MHz

> Aeronautical radionavigation (reserved)

• Unlicensed rules designed to protect MSS operations

> Indoor use at 200 mW EIRP (50 mW with maximum 6 dBiantenna gain)

> Transmitter peak power spectral density of 2.5 mW/MHz (4 dBm/MHz)

• FCC proposed outdoor use under U-NII-2A or U-NII-3 rules

> Globalstar strenuously objected

> Cable industry, WISPA, equipment companies and others supported FCC proposal

The 5150-5250 MHz Band

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• On March 31, 2014, FCC adopted rules for the 5150-5250 MHz band

> Rules reflect technical discussions between Globalstarand cable industry moderated by FCC

• Globalstar concerned about aggregate noise from millions of Wi-Fi devices that would interfere with satellites’ ability to receive signals from earth stations

• Globalstar and cable industry analyses “based on fundamentally different assumptions about future factors such as the extent of deployments, the technical characteristics of the equipment, and the extent of the communications traffic”

FCC Decision

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• Outdoor use permitted

• For “fixed access point outdoor operations” . . .

> 1 Watt maximum conducted power where antenna gain does not exceed 6 dBi antenna

> Maximum power spectral density of 17 dBm in any 1 megahertz band

> If transmitting antennas of directional gain of more than 6 dBi are used, maximum conducted output power and maximum power spectral density shall be reduced by the amount in dB that the directional gain exceeds 6 dBi

> Maximum EIRP at any elevation angle above 30 degrees must not exceed 125 mW (21 dBm)

New Rules

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• For fixed point-to-point operations . . .

> Adopts UNII 3 band rules and places no restriction on PtP TX power or antenna gain and this also applies to CPE/SU devices in PtMP deployments.

New Rules

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• For mobile and portable client devices . . .

> 250 mW maximum conducted output power where antenna gain does not exceed 6 dBi antenna

> Maximum power spectral density of 11 dBm in any 1 megahertz band

> If transmitting antennas of directional gain of more than 6 dBi are used, maximum conducted output power and maximum power spectral density shall be reduced by the amount in dB that the directional gain exceeds 6 dBi

New Rules

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• U-NII-3 equipment can be re-programmed to operate in U-NII-1 band under streamlined procedures by . . .

> Permissive change to equipment authorization, or

> If outdoor U-NII-3 band systems installed prior to June 2, 2014 are not able to comply with the EIRP requirement, manufacturers or operators can file letter by July 2, 2014seeking waiver of technical requirements

• Waiver requests to provide the number of devices, general location, ability to reprogram devices and ability to adjust operating power from central management system

• FCC expects OET to make a “quick and likely favorable good cause determination sufficient to grant the waiver request”

New Rules

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• Waiver requests can be filed after July 2, but will be decided without assurances of good cause

• In all cases, equipment must comply with new software security requirements to prevent unauthorized device modifications

• Before deploying more than 1,000 outdoor access points, companies must submit letter to FCC acknowledging that they will correct any interference that might arise

New Rules

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• Leader in Wireless Video Transmission and 1st

to introduce the 5.2GHz band in our poducts

• Proxim provides Wi-Fi, Point to Multi-Point and Wireless Backhaul technologies for a complete wireless broadband ecosystem

• Our wireless solutions enable Governments, Service Providers and Enterprises to deploy fixed and mobile video surveillance, indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi, business and residential internet access, campus wide wireless, building to building and cell tower backhaul

• Proxim pioneered WLAN chipsets, mesh routing, carrier class PtP radio’s, wireless switches, LAN mobility; Proxim/Metricom + Western Multiplex/Terabeam/Telaxis

• Over 25 years in business with 250,000 customers and > 2.5 million units in the field

• Deployments across Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific – 65 countries worldwide

• 135 Patents

Point to Multi-Point

Point to Multi-Point

Point to Point

Introduction to Proxim

Point to Multi-Point

Wireless Backhaul

Broadband Wireless Access

Enterprise WLAN

Proxim’s End-to-End Wireless Product Portfolio

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Broadband Wireless AccessWireless Backhaul

Enterprise WLAN

Introduction to Proxim

Point to Multipoint• A wireless multipoint system will have a central location which connects multiple

remote locations.

• Multipoint systems are a cost effective way to connect multiple remote facilities and devices.

• Sector antenna connected to directional antenna limits interference

• Frequency agile radios; 4.94-5.95GHz plus adjustable channel sizes: 5, 10, 20 and 40MHz, provide

maximum deployment flexibility

• Common remote devices are cameras, sensors, traffic signs, alarms, etc.

Tsunami

MP8100

BSU

Tsunami

GX800

Tsunami

MP8100

SUR

Tsunami

MP8100

SUR

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Extensive End to End Product Portfolio

Wi-Fi Certified

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ORiNOCO® AP-8100802.11a,b,g,n dual radio

320Mbps TCP

Wireless Backhaul (PtP)

Tsunami™ QB-82x0 4.95 – 6.0GHz240 Mbps TCP

Tsunami™ QB-8255.15 - 5.925GHz

50Mbps TCP

Tsunami™ GX8106-23GHz

360Mbps FDD

Broadband Wireless Access (PtMP)

Tsunami™ MP-82x04.95 – 5.925 GHz, 240 Mbps TCP

Tsunami™ MP 82x4.95 - 5.925GHz, 50Mbps TCP

ORiNOCO® 802.11 a/b/g/n USB AdapterTsunami™ MP.11 4454

4.4 – 5.0, 5.2 – 5.8GHzFIPS 140-2

20Mbps TCP

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Proxim UNII 1 outdoor status

• Rule Summary• UNII 1 adopts UNII 3 outdoor power requirements

• No limit for PtP Antenna gain• No DFS Required• Can deploy without STA June 2nd 2014

• Proxim SW• Beta code available now• GA code available 6/2/2014

• Proxim HW• Supported on all 8xx0 and 82x QB and MP platforms• The following platforms also support GPS timing via SW upgrade July 2013

• MP-8200-BSU-G, MP-8250-BS9-G, MP-8200-SUA, MP-8250-SUR, MP-82x, QB-82x0-LNK-G

• Cost• Any new radios purchased after 5/13/14, no charge for new SW• SW upgrades for radios purchased prior to 5/13/14

• BSU: MSRP: $665• QB: MSRP: $665• CPE & SU’s: Free• PV NMS can be used to upgrade all CPE’s and SU’s which do not require a license

key. PV NMS v1.2 due July 2013 will support license key upgrade for BSU and QB.

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Target Markets

• Last Mile Connectivity> Wireless radios used in place of DSL or Cable to provide internet

access to a business or home

• Security & Surveillance> Any deployment where wireless radios are used to transport video

from surveillance cameras mounted outdoors

> Federal, State and Local Gov’t, Transportation (Paved roadway (City and Highway), Rail (Rail lines and Rail yards), Water (Ports and Ferries) and Airports), Electric CO-OP’s, Oil and Gas and Water Districts

• Wireless Backhaul> Backhaul any Data, Voice or Video traffic

> Building to Building, WiSP, Cellular Backhaul, Citywide Metro Ethernet

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Last Mile Connectivity

550MHz of available spectrum

1MHz resolution for 5, 10, 20 and 40MHz channel sizes

New Service Offerings available with new spectrum and higher

EIRP

WORP Protocol

Highest capacity radio

Supports both Asynchronous and GPS Synchronous

Last Mile Connectivity – wireless radios used in place of DSL or Cable to provide internet access to a business or home

Tsunami™ GX810 Licensed PtP

Tsunami™ MP-82x0, 82x4.95 – 5.925 GHz, 240 Mbps TCP

Tsunami™ QB-82x0, 82x4.94 - 5.925GHz50-240Mbps TCP

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Security & Surveillance

4.94-5.925GHz includes 675MHz of spectrum!

Puts your camera’s where the crime is at 1/10 the cost of fiber supporting

both Fixed and Mobile Deployments

Deploys virtually anywhere. Across rugged terrain, bodies of water and

remote areas

Security & Surveillance –any deployment where wireless radios are used to transport video from surveillance cameras mounted either indoors or outdoors

Tsunami™ GX810 Licensed PtP

Tsunami™ MP-82x0, 82x4.95 – 5.925 GHz, 240 Mbps TCP

Tsunami™ QB-82x0, 82x4.94 - 5.925GHz50-240Mbps TCP

Wireless Technologies

LTE

WAN Standard.

Designed for:

long distance

higher capacity

100-1000’s of concurrent oversubscribed users per tower

short duration voice and data sessions

Wi-FI

LAN Standard Designed for:

short distance best effort high capacity

Bluetooth

Zigbee

Distance10 Miles

Data

Rate

802.11N

Wi-Fi

WORP

LTE

WORP Designed for high capacity, long distance, bi-directional CCTV, VoIP & Data Military WAN standard for unmanned PtMP HD video communications and control

PtMP (Controlled Access)

Each radio is polled one at a time, so they do not self interfere and WORP dynamically

figures out which radios require more bandwidth and polls them more frequently.

Wi-Fi vs. WORP effects on image quality

Wi-Fi MeshContention Based

Best Effort LAN Protocol

No Guaranteed Data

Delivery

Proxim WORP4G License-Free

WAN Technology

Guaranteed Data Delivery

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Tsunami™ MP-8200 SeriesPoint-to-MultiPoint

NLOS and Advanced Features

MP-8100 utilizes OFDM and enhanced 2x2 and 3x3 MIMO techniques to offer better RF interference mitigation and better non-line-of-sight (NLOS) support

Flexible Channel Planning Worldwide

Provides flexible channel planning with support for a wide range of licensed and unlicensed frequencies from 4.9-6.4 GHz, 2.3-2.5 GHz and Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection globally in all 5GHz bands

World-class Performance

With up to 300 Mbps data rates, the Tsunami™ MP-8100 delivers wireless performance in excess of 4G products on the market today

Carrier Grade Advanced Security

Advanced AES encryption for military-grade over-the-air communications, and radio mutual authentication to eliminate rogue units/man-in-the-middle attacks

Centralized Management

ProximVision ES centralized network management system now supports Tsunami™ MP-8100 products, providing rapid network deployment and mobile configuration

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Industry′s first PtMP products to provide dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE in/out, capable of powering 802.3af compliant IP video cameras or network radios for even greater ease of deployment

Mobile Roaming

Fast handoff at speeds up to 200 km per hour (120 miles per hour) with handoff times as low as 40 ms with customizable roaming options

MP 8250 BS9

BSU/SU w/integrated

90 degree 16dBi antenna

MP 8250 BS1

BSU/SU w/integrated

10 degree 23dBi antenna

Tsunami™ QB-8200 SeriesPoint-to-Point

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NLOS and Advanced Features

Non-line-of-sight capable, utilizing OFDM and enhanced MIMO techniques to penetrate through obstructions easily with extended ranges up to 43 miles (70 km)

Flexible Channel Planning Worldwide

Support for a wide range of frequencies from 4.9-6.08 GHz and 2.3-2.5 GHz featuring Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) globally in all 5GHz bands

World-class Performance

With up to 300 Mbps data rates, the Tsunami™ QB-8100 delivers wireless performance in excess of 4G products on the market today

Carrier Grade Advanced Security

Implements tiered security layers for the most secure outdoor wireless communications in the unlicensed frequency spectrum.

Ease of Use

Comes as a Complete "Hop-In-A-Box" in a compact outdoor form factor which allows unprecedented ease of installation, enabling any deployment to enjoy a quick return on investment

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE out to power other devices like surveillance cameras and additional radios

Tsunami 82x

• Product Variants

MP-820-SUA-50+

4.900–5.925 GHz, Two N-Type connectors

MP-825-SUR and QB-825-LNK-50+

5.150–5.925 GHz, 15 dBi panel antenna

• Features

> Compact size (5.02 x 8.68 x 2.85 in.)

MIMO 2x2 technology

Up to 300 Mbps data rate

-50 + SKU: up to 50 Mbps TCP upgradable to 100 Mbps

+26 dBm Tx Power

5, 10, 20 and 40 MHz channel

Gigabit Ethernet port with 802.3at PoE in / Serial & GPS port

Geographical Viewand Statistical Plots

Provides a map overlay of your entire network with real-time, visual network status indicators

Mobile Configuration

PVES help the network managers with mobile options for exhaustive device configurations

Rapid NetworkDeployment

Automates configuration processes for faster, more efficient deployment of Proxim Wireless networks

Great Ease of Useand Supportability

PVES allows you to manage your entire network from a single console

Proxim Vision NMS overview

FREE Copy

Download a full feature FREE 4 node version of ProximVision ES

Cloud BasedManagement

Remotely manage devices for rapid network deployment, advanced security, mobility and system-wide visibility.

In Summary

• Rule Summary• UNII 1 adopts UNII 3 outdoor power requirements

• No limit for PtP Antenna gain• No DFS Required• Can deploy without STA June 2nd 2014

• Proxim SW• Beta code available now• GA code available 6/2/2014

• Proxim HW• Supported on all 8xx0 and 82x QB and MP platforms• All MP and QB 82x0 platforms are GPS equipped

• Cost• Any new radios purchased after 5/13/14, no charge for new SW• SW upgrades for radios purchased prior to 5/13/14

• BSU: MSRP: $665• QB: MSRP: $665• CPE & SU’s: Free• PV NMS can be used to upgrade all CPE’s and SU’s which do not

require a license key

How to Buy?

• HW is in stock at all distributors now

• How to find a Distributor?

• http://www.proxim.com/about-us/contact-us/find-a-distributor

• How to get access to the new SW?• https://my.proxim.com/login

• Access Proxim’s Partner Portal?• http://partners.proxim.com/

• Sign up as a new Partner?• http://partners.proxim.com/index.php/component/comprofiler/r

egisters

• Questions?• Steve Coran scoran@lermansenter.com (202) 416-6744

• Geoff Smith gsmith@proxim.com (408) 306-9205