Cisco uBR-MCS-PDA — Wireless Modem Card

Product Overview

Cisco Systems Broadband fixed wireless integrated products are the ultimate solution for customers who need to rapidly deploy a cost-effective, high data rate, fiber-quality network in a wide variety of environments.

The uBR-MCW-PDA1 modem card is part of a high-speed wireless solution to establish a fixed, dedicated, wireless link between two sites. This modem card, designed to work as a seamless part of the Cisco universal broadband router family, installs quickly and operates within the Cisco IOS network operating system.

The Cisco broadband fixed wireless solutions provide customers with a powerful option in a total broadband suite, which also features fiber, cable, and DSL options. The Cisco wireless solution uses next-generation wireless technology to deliver the highest available data rates over obstructed links.

Key Features and Benefits

Highlights

Enables wireless non-line-of-sight connectivity
Delivers up to 44 Mbps full-duplex throughput
Cisco IOS software support and management via Cisco IOS command line interface (CLI) or CiscoView
Each line card supports two antenna systems for spatial diversity
Supports multiple frequency bands through a common interface
Supports 10 MHz reference

Reliability and Serviceability

Plugs into Cisco 7200 series modem card slot in a Cisco uBR router, simplifying hardware configuration
Field replaceable
Hot swappable, fast initialization, online insertion and removal
Fast and effective diagnostics: extensive channel monitoring capability and loopback testing for troubleshooting

Specifications

Hardware

**Table 26-23: Specifications for Cisco uBR-ODD Wireless Modem Card**
Description	Specification
Modem Line Card
Router Mainframe	Cisco uBR7246 / uBR7223
Modulation	64 QAM on VOFDM
Data Rate (Full Duplex)	Up to 44 Mbps in a 12 MHz Channel, Up to 22 Mbps in a 6 MHz Channel
Software	IOS 12.0 (6) xx (or later)
Transmitter
Output Frequency	324 MHz
Output Bandwidth	6 or 12 MHz
Output Power	-3 Nominal
Receiver
Input Frequency	420 MHz
Input Bandwidth	6 or 12 MHz
Operating Input Power	-20 dBm Maximum
Modem Noise Figure	12.5 dB Typical @ Minimum AGC Setting
IF Frequency Reference (to Transverter)	24 MHz +/- 5.5 ppm
Connectors
IF to Main Outdoor Unit	SMA (f)
IF to Diversity Outdoor Unit	SMA (f)
Data Cable to Main Outdoor Unit	RJ-45
Data Cable to Diversity Outdoor Unit	RJ-45
10 MHz External Reference Clock Input	SMA (f)
Diagnostics	3.5 mm Stereo Phono Jack
Data Control Link to Transverter
Transceiver Data	RS-485 (differential: full duplex)
Data Rate	1.5 Mbps
Signaling	Manchester, UART protocol

For more information about the uBR-MCW-PDA wireless modem card, please contact your local Cisco account representative today or visit the Cisco Web site at http://www.cisco.com.

**Table 26-24: Power Requirements for Cisco uBR-ODD Wireless Modem Card**
Description	Specification
Power Dissipation	45 W
Voltage	Supplied Through uBR Chassis

**Table 26-25: Physical and Environmental Specifications for Cisco uBR-ODD Wireless Modem Card**
Description	Specification
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.35 x 13.50 x 10.56 in. (3.43 x 34.29 x 26.82 cm)
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-38 to 185°F (-40 to +85°C)
Relative Humidity	10-90% Noncondensing
Altitude	15000 ft (4500 m)
Impedance	50 Ohms (Nominal)

**Table 26-26: Regulatory Approvals for Cisco uBR-ODD Wireless Modem Card**
Description	Specification
Safety	UL 1950
	EN 60950
	CUL listing to CAN/CSA 22.2
EMI	FCC Part 15 class B
	EN5022 (CISPR 22, class B)
	CSA standard C108.8, 1993 (class B)
Immunity	IEC-1000-4-3 class 3/10V/m
	IEC-1000-4-2 (IEC801-2), class 4/8kV
	IEC-1000-4-5 class 5 protecting IF and control cables
Operational Vibration and Shock	ETSI-300-019-2-3-4

**Table 26-27: Required Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) @BER 10-10**
		High	Medium	Low
Single Antenna	Throughput	44.7 Mbps	38 Mbps	22 Mbps
	AWGN Channel	22 dB	22 dB	17 dB
	Rayleigh Channel	34 dB	34 dB	21 dB
Dual Antenna	Throughput	44.7 Mbps	38 Mbps	22 Mbps
	AWGN Channel	19 dB	19 dB	14 dB
	Rayleigh Channel	24 dB	24 dB	16 dB

Software

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Ordering Information

Product and Part Numbers Table 26-28: Part Numbers for the Wireless Modem Card and Related Products

Part Description	Part Number
Wireless Modem Card for Universal Broadband Router	UBR-MCW-PDA=
Cisco uBR 7246 Universal Broadband Router	uBR7246
Cisco uBR 7223 Universal Broadband Router	uBR7223
Wireless Transverter	CISCO-WT2772-PAA=
Duplexer band plan 1	UBR-ODD-01A=
Duplexer band plan 2	UBR-ODD-02A=
Duplexer band plan 3	UBR-ODD-03A=
Power feed panel	UBR-WPFD=

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