Easy to Use Backhaul Radio Solutions: Powerful, Flexible Wireless T1/E1 IP Ethernet Bridges

LongHaul™ Series

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Much more than just wireless data transport, the LongHaul family of digital microwave Ethernet and T1/E1 bridges provides unparalleled range, signal strength, reliability and capacity combined with affordability and ease of use. Carlson’s revolutionary SWiFT™ platform allows LongHaul radios to operate as a point-to-point IP bridge that eliminates packet collisions, optimizing wireless voice and data communications.

The SWiFT™ radio platform provides ultra-low fixed latency that meets the speed and precision requirements of critical telecommunications, public safety and utilities networks and supports TDM to IP migration making it both legacy compatible and future proof. These high performance features combined with ease of installation and an extremely easy to use GUI make the LongHaul the most flexible, affordable and truly interoperable microwave backhaul solution available.

Powerful and Flexible Throughput

• Up to 270 Mb/s CSMA or 32 Mb/s TDM throughput per link
• Range greater than 100 km
• Low fixed latency (bounded delay)
• Synchronous transmission structure
• Up to 8 T1/E1s

Fast Deployment and Easy Network Control

• Self configures MAC addresses, encryption and SSIDs
• Simple Alignment System (SAS)

Equipment, Network and Environmental Monitoring

• Monitor status and control radios from anywhere
• Integrated power and temperature monitoring capabilities
• User configurable alarms via the interface, GUI or e-mail

Low Power Use for Remote Applications

• Power consumption 6 to 8 watts
• Easily solar powered using 12 to 24 volt power supply

Built Rugged for Extreme Weather and Industrial Applications

• IP67 rated ODU with highest level lightning protection
• Optional extended temperature range from -40ºC to +60ºC
• Hazardous location and explosion proof enclosures are also available
• Solid aluminum indoor rackmount (IDU) available

Security and Encryption

• Secure 64, 128 and 152 bits WPA and AES encryption

US/International Frequency Plans

• The LongHaul accommodates US and International frequency plans
• US unlicensed 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands
• 4.9 GHz licensed Public Safety band
• 900 MHz unlicensed also available
• 700 MHz available for International sales only