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Chapter 1
This chapter provides an overview of the SkyZhone Wi-Fi outdoor access point, including
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Overview, page 13
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SkyZhone features, page 13
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SkyZhone Models, page 15
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Coverage Area, page 16
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Port Connectors, page 17
Overview
The SkyZhone access point (Models 1X00) are AC-powered carrier class outdoor Wi-Fi access
points with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet backhaul to every unit. The SkyZhone supports a variety of
applications including
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VoIP
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internet access
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mobile video
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enterprise VPNs optimized for citywide Wi-Fi deployments by telephone companies.
The SkyZhone Wi-Fi Access Point enables wireless voice, video, and data communications. The
dual radio architecture of the 1600 model provides 2.4 GHz access for residential and commercial
applications, while simultaneously providing 4.9 GHz access for Public Safety applications using
IEEE 802.11 client devices. The 1200 and 1400 provide 2.4GHz and 4.9 GHz respectively
Features
Designed to provide the maximum possible coverage area per access point, the SkyZhone uses
MIMO technology (Multiple Input Multiple Output) to maximize the receive signal strength from
typical low power IEEE 802.11b/g client devices. MIMO enables the SkyZhone to maintain a
reliable link at distances up to 50% greater than non-MIMO solutions.
The SkyZhone Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Points enable Telephone Companies to deploy a more
reliable, lower latency, higher speed, lower cost network than traditional mesh Wi-Fi solutions.
The 1x00 SkyZhone access points are AC powered. They backhaul the user traffic on the
Ethernet port or wirelessly using the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) technology.
The SkyZhone access points' dual-radio architecture provides 2.4GHz access for residential and
commercial applications while simultaneously providing 4.9GHz access for public safety
applications, using industry standard IEEE 802.11 client devices.
Each radio has 4 SSIDs. These SSIDs are mapped to VLANs. This allows the SkyZhone access
point to take advantage of all the features defined in IEEE 802.3. This includes prioritization of
one VLAN over another, and rate limiting of each VLAN. This allows the SkyZhone AP to give
priority to Public Safety traffic over Internet Access traffic.
Remote configuration and troubleshooting is supported via SSH and HTTPS to SkyZhone access
points through a separate management VLAN. In addition, a console port is provided for local
access to the CLI.
The SkyZhone Access Point
SkyZhone 1600, 1400, 1200 Hardware Installation Guide
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