ZyXEL Communications A-6000 Network Router User Manual


 
A-6000 High Speed, Long Range Ethernet Wireless Bridge
Getting to Know Your A-6000 1-2
14. ZyXEL will provide all starter ingredients (such as prototypes) on a discounted basis to Widenet service providers
for smooth transition and integration into existing client bases, authorization, and billing.
15. All equipment will be sold only to ZyXEL qualified network operators that will be purchasing the equipment as a
part of an infrastructure to provide services. The intended use and design of the A-6000 is for use by utility companies,
large telecom corporations to build out or compliment their current infrastructure for radio frequency and
telecommunications signaling.
1.2 A-6000 product types
A-6000 is current designed to be configured only for the point-to-point operation mode, one basestation unit (BU) and
one remote unit (RU) are needed. Point-to-two-points feature will be available in the near future. When operated in
the point-to-two-points mode, one BU and two RUs are needed.
1.3 Physical Features of the A-6000
The A-6000 is used for long-range wireless outdoor application. A-6000 equips with a robust outdoor
weather-proof housing. The key physical features are listed below:
¾ Outdoor-mounted design minimizes RF cable loss connecting to antenna and thus has outstanding
performance in the longer communication distance.
¾ Power Over Ethernet (POE) connection & special antenna alignment kit provide fast installation and easy
operation.
1.4 Non-physical Features of the A-6000
¾ Full Network Management
Most functions of the A-6000 are also software configurable via the WEB interface. The WEB interface is a
software that you can access from a PC through the WEB browser.
¾ Event Logging
Built-in message logging for troubleshooting information.
¾ Upgrade A-6000 Firmware via WEB
The firmware of the A-6000 can be upgraded via the WEB.
1.5 Benefits of the A-6000
¾ AES/TKIP protect sensitive data transmission on air.
¾ MAC & 802.1x based mutual link authentication enhance system privacy
¾ Outdoor-mounted design minimizes RF cable loss connecting to antenna and thus has outstanding
performance in longer communication distance
¾ High data throughput achieves rapid return on investment for inter-building connection compared to T1
leased line.
¾ Graded
AES/TKIP security level through WEB server offers easy configuration and usage.
¾ Power over Ethernet (POE) connection & special antenna alignment kit provide fast installation and easy
operation