Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the addition of the PTP 500
Series of Wireless Ethernet Bridges to its portfolio of MOTOwi4(TM) Fixed
Point-to-Point (PTP) solutions. The PTP 500 Series is ideal for deployments
that require secure, high-performance backhaul or broadband connectivity
and deliver carrier grade availability in obstructed, long-distance and
harsh weather environments.
Operating in the 5.4 and 5.8 GHz bands at
Ethernet data rates up to 105 Mbps and distances up to 155 miles (250 km),
the PTP 500 solutions give network operators and service providers
reliable, midrange throughput for non-line-of-sight (NLOS) connectivity at
an attractive price point.
The PTP 500 Series leverages the same PTP technology that recently
earned Motorola the 2008 Queen's Award for Enterprise in International
Trade. By delivering 105 Mbps of aggregate throughput, the 500 Series
provides data rates between those currently available with Motorola's PTP
400 and PTP 600 Series further enhancing the portfolio to meet the growing
demands being placed on networks today. The PTP 500 series delivers up to
99.999% availability in virtually any environment, including NLOS,
long-distance line-of-sight (LOS), over water or open terrain and in
extreme weather conditions.
"Our customers want access to specific wireless broadband applications
and we want to be able to address all of their throughput requirements
cost-effectively," said Dustin Jurman, president, Rapid Systems, a wireless
service provider and integrator. "We are excited to see the PTP 500 Series
filling a void in the market by providing a new option at the right price
to deliver a rapid ROI."
In addition to the PTP 500 series, a new Motorola PTP LINKPlanner tool
is now available to help operators determine link performance prior to
purchase, based on specific path characteristics such as geography,
distance and transmit power. The new PTP LINKPlanner, the next generation
of the Motorola Link Estimator tool, allows network operators to configure
single and multiple links simultaneously by providing a comprehensive
overview of the entire network via Google Earth enabling the full
optimization of a wireless network. The PTP LINKPlanner currently performs
path calculations on the PTP 500 series radios and the upcoming enhanced
version will allow link estimations on the 400 and 600 Series of Motorola
fixed point-to-point bridges as well.
"Offering service providers and network operators a complete portfolio
of wireless broadband solutions and planning tools ensures that they can
deploy the right network to meet specific user requirements, regardless of
weather conditions or RF environments," said Robert Baker, general manager,
Point-to-Point, Motorola. "The PTP 500 Series of bridges are designed to
reliably support building-to-building connectivity, voiceover-IP, video
surveillance, telemedicine, disaster recovery, emergency services and
high-speed backhaul."
The unmatched robustness and high-performance of the 500 Series comes
from a unique and rich feature set, which includes Multiple-Input
Multiple-Output (MIMO), Intelligent Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing (i-OFDM), Advanced Spectrum Management and Adaptive
Modulation.
Availability of the PTP 500 Series in the 5.4 GHz band is pending FCC
certification in the United States.
The PTP 500 Series is part of the wi4 Fixed family of broadband
solutions, part of the MOTOwi4 portfolio of solutions for public and
private networks. The PTP 500 Series provides seamless integration with
Motorola's wi4 Fixed PTP 400 and PTP 600 Series Wireless Ethernet Bridges
as well as other MOTOwi4 solutions including wi4 Fixed PMP, wi4 WIMAX, wi4
Mesh and wi4 Indoor.
Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications.
The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile
experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure,
enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile
devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next
generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A
Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of
US $36.6 billion in 2007.
SOURCE Motorola, Inc.
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