Motorola launches two new WiMAX devices
Published:09-September-2009
By Staff Reporter
Claims to enhance signal strength and radio performance
The Home & Networks Mobility business of Motorola, has launched two new WiMAX devices, the CPEi 725 and USBw 200, which it claims to deliver superior radio performance and throughput.
Motorola said that the new CPEi 725 is a desktop unit that provides fixed and mobile access and supports Voice over IP (VoIP) capability; and the USBw 200 adaptor (dongle) provides broadband on the go.
According to Motorola, the WiMAX CPEi 725 and USBw 200 WiMAX devices feature two antennas and switched transmitter diversity to provide better network connection. It enables the new devices to automatically transmit on the antenna that is receiving the stronger signal to provide subscribers with a better connection to the network while also allowing operators to reduce base station infrastructure requirements, the company said.
Motorola's CPEi 725 includes data and voice access ports, high gain antennas to offer enhanced signal strength, a sensitive receiver and a single Analog Terminal Adaptor voice port. Leveraging Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), diversity techniques, and receiver sensitivity, these devices provide increased throughput, optimise utilisation of system resources, and reduce the number of access points required to provide service, the company claims.
The company said that the USBw 200 auto installs the necessary drivers for Windows XP and Vista operating systems built into the device and also supports interfacing to external antenna docks. A power boost during network entry feature allows it to connect to the operator networks and expand footprints to a wider area.
Fred Gabbard, vice president of wireless networks product management at Motorola Home & Networks Mobility, said: "Motorola is driving the WiMAX ecosystem forward with products that deliver an improved wireless broadband experience, reduce subscriber support requests and adapt to meet the needs of a mobile connected world.”
The CPEi 725 is available in 2.5GHz band, and the USBw 200 is available in 2.3GHz, 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz bands. These devices are expected to be available in fourth quarter of 2009.
