Overview; Introduction - Nortel 6220 User Manual

Overview

Introduction

This document describes the system features used in the WLAN Cable Access
Point 6220 Release 2.0 Product.
The Wireless LAN Cable Access Point 6220 is an outdoor hardened, strand-
mountable access point solution designed to extend the reach of the cable
operators' hybrid fiber coax network utilizing wireless technologies from
existing rights of ways. This solution from Nortel Networks provides cable
operators a fast, low-cost alternative for delivering service to new customers by
eliminating the time, permits, and construction costs associated with extending
aerial or buried drops.
The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 solution provides:
Flexible service platform
The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 is a flexible service platform giving cable
operators the ability to offer many different wireless services such as Public Hot
Spots and Commercial High Speed Data services.
Standard Compliance and Interoperability
The WLAN Cable Access Point 6220 utilizes standard-compliant DOCSIS
cable modems, thus ensuring interoperability with the existing cable network.
Wireless access is accomplished using industry-standard IEEE 802.11 radios
approved by government regulatory agencies for use in "unlicensed" ISM and
U-NII band frequencies.
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