AirConnect® 8243 5G High-Power 5G NR mmWave( 28GHz, 26GHz, 39GHz) & 5G NR sub-6 GHz Outdoor CPE – Coming soon!

The BEC AirConnect® 8243 5G High-Power mmWave Outdoor Router is breaking the rules for ­fixed wireless access (FWA), unlocking a diverse set of market opportunities, and enabling service providers the ability to provide subscribers with a broadband experience surpassing their rivals. Designed for performance, the AirConnect® 8243 is 3GPP Release 16 compliant delivering up to 48 dBm ERIP High-Power mmWave connectivity and extending network coverage up to 7+km. In addition, service providers have the deployment flexibility for 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) modes for both mmWave and sub-6 GHz and Gigabit LTE CAT 20.

• 5G NR mmWave
  • Support Frequency Band (SA & NSA): n257 (28GHz), n258 (26GHz), n260 (39GHz), n261 (28GHz)
  • mmWave CA: Up to 8CC
  • NR Dual Connectivity (NR-DC)
  • Channel Bandwidth: Up to 800 MHz bandwidth
  • Modulation: 256QAM DL / 64QAM UL

  5G NR sub-6 GHz

  • Support Frequency Band (SA & NSA): n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78
  • Carrier Aggregation: 3CA DL / 2 CA UL (FDD+FDD, TDD+TDD, FDD +TDD)
  • Channel Bandwidth: Up to 300 MHz bandwidth
  • Modulation: 256QAM DL / 256QAM UL

  4G/LTE (CAT 20 DL / CAT 18 UL)

  • Support Frequency Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12(17), 13, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
  • Carrier Aggregation: 5CA DL / 2CA UL
  • Channel Bandwidth: 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz
  • Modulation: 256QAM DL / 256QAM UL

Key Applications:

• Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
• Last Mile Connectivity
• Mission-Critical & Performance Intensive Networks
• Industrial Connectivity Applications
• Urban and Rural Environments

• Breaking the Rules for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
  Ultra-fast high-power 5G mmWave connectivity, supporting Standalone (SA) operation to fully benefit from all the 5G capabilities; Non-Standalone (NSA) operation, sub-6 GHz, and Gigabit LTE CAT 20.
• Designed for Performance
  The 8243 supports 8CC mmWave CA, 5G NR Dual Connectivity (NR-DC), sub-6 carrier aggregation up to 3CA DL /  2CA UL  (FDD + FDD, TDD + TDD, FDD + TDD) and up to 7CA DL / 2CA UL carrier aggregation for LTE.
• Advanced MIMO Antenna Technology
  Integrated high-gain 4×4 MIMO dual-polarization/dual slant antenna technology offers efficient bi-directional transmission for increased capacity and coverage.
• Rugged Weatherproof Design
  Designed with industrial-grade components, the enclosure is
  IP68/UL 50E rated for protection against dirt, water ingress, and
  operation in extreme temperatures.
• GORE® Vent for Increased Durability
  BEC’s devices utilize the global leading venting technology. GORE® vents equalize devices’ pressure and control the humidity and airflow.
• Managed by BECentral® CloudEdge
  Managed by BECentral®, an industry-leading cloud-based service platform, to accelerate 5G Wireless WAN connectivity for deployments of any scale and extend network visibility at the edge.
• Complete Kit
  Under 5 lbs, easily mount onto lightweight poles or exterior walls.
  Packaged with Gigabit PoE Injector, mounting bracket, Flooded CAT5e, and ground wire

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