XR 5Ghz vs NanoStation 5?

[mobilexpi]

Hello:
I'm creating a WISP in South America, the idea is to provice high speed (2mbps, 5mbps and 10mbps simmetrical) to our clients. I decide to use Loco5 for CPE, but I need do decide the equipments for the Principal Station. I want to cover a 180º zone, I don't know what is better:
a) use 3 x NanoStation 5 (for cover the 180º zone)
b) use 2x XR5 with 2 90º antennas.

Any recommendation?
Thanks

[UBNT-Mike.Ford]

Hello Mobilexpi,

I would recommend the XR5 with 2 90degree antenna and a decent host platform.

Thanks,

Mike

[mobilexpi]

But what is the advantage of XR5 vs NanoStation5? In troughput is better?

[UBNT-Mike.Ford]

Hello,

The receive sensitivity is better, the noise immunity characteristics are better. You get 250mW more transmit power along with a much more robust operating temperature range.

Thanks,

Mike

[mobilexpi]

OK! and a question.
For a professional WISP is better 5Ghz than 2.4GHz, that's right?

Best regards

[WHT]

Not really....There are several compelling factors that a WISP will use.

Many, if not most WISPs that started up years ago used 2.4 all the way around, including their backhauls. But after they eventually upgraded the backhauls to 5.8, they said said it was an immense improvement.

Most WISPs today will use 2.4 APs and 5.8 backhauls from the get go, but if there is significant 2.4 pollution from other WISPs. they may go for 5.8 APs.

While 5.8 (802.11a) was the original standard, the high cost of several hundreds of dollars for client radios forced WISPs to use 2.4, but now the cost difference has become very close to the point that the slightly higher cost of 5.8 is offset by greater customer satisfaction in an otherwise polluted 2.4 AP environment.

[mobilexpi]

Thanks WHT, I understand...
then 802.11a is only 5.8Ghz, or from 5.475Ghz to 5.8GHz?
Then the available channels in 802.11a are too much than in 802.11b/g??

Happy holidays

[WHT]

What we call the 5.8 GHz band is defined by the 802.11a standard which is channels 7 to 165, or 5.035 to 5.825 GHz, and channels 183 to 196, or 4.915 to 4.980 GHz.

"Then the available channels in 802.11a are too much than in 802.11b/g?? "

802.11a has 42 channels compared to only 14 with 802.11b/g.

BUT...channels 183 to 196 are reserved for government or military use only (at least here in the U.S.). That leaves you 42 channels.

But...(re dux) only 24 can be used in the U.S.

But...(ya'll know the routine) three are restricted to indoor use only, and only five can be used with highest power (indoor or outdoor).

So...(seguwally speaking) that leaves you only six non-overlapping 40 MHz wide channels, compared to only 3 non-overlapping wth 802.11b/g.

[mobilexpi]

Thank you for the reply.

[wireless12]

What we call the 5.8 GHz band is defined by the 802.11a standard which is channels 7 to 165, or 5.035 to 5.825 GHz, and channels 183 to 196, or 4.915 to 4.980 GHz.

"Then the available channels in 802.11a are too much than in 802.11b/g?? "

802.11a has 42 channels compared to only 14 with 802.11b/g.

BUT...channels 183 to 196 are reserved for government or military use only (at least here in the U.S.). That leaves you 42 channels.

But...(re dux) only 24 can be used in the U.S.

But...(ya'll know the routine) three are restricted to indoor use only, and only five can be used with highest power (indoor or outdoor).

So...(seguwally speaking) that leaves you only six non-overlapping 40 MHz wide channels, compared to only 3 non-overlapping wth 802.11b/g.

[wireless12]

What we call the 5.8 GHz band is defined by the 802.11a standard which is channels 7 to 165, or 5.035 to 5.825 GHz, and channels 183 to 196, or 4.915 to 4.980 GHz.

"Then the available channels in 802.11a are too much than in 802.11b/g?? "

802.11a has 42 channels compared to only 14 with 802.11b/g.

BUT...channels 183 to 196 are reserved for government or military use only (at least here in the U.S.). That leaves you 42 channels.

But...(re dux) only 24 can be used in the U.S.

But...(ya'll know the routine) three are restricted to indoor use only, and only five can be used with highest power (indoor or outdoor).

So...(seguwally speaking) that leaves you only six non-overlapping 40 MHz wide channels, compared to only 3 non-overlapping wth 802.11b/g.
great information..specially for those who are planning to Use 5.8 ghz base station for delivering broadband connection. i also looking forward to use 5.8 GHZ base station for better results. and stability. but i m confused what hardware i shd use at base station and what gear for CPE.Plz show us path. what are the plus points and negative points o f 5.8 GHz over 2.4 Ghz..i wanna cover 240 degree and around 8-10 km air distance.