Multi-gigabit point-to-point
Links from 1 Gbps to 20 Gbps.
Transport · PTP / PMP
mmWave Radio
Multi-gigabit wireless links from 1 to 20 Gbps over V-band (60 GHz) and E-band (70 & 80 GHz): fibre-like capacity for backhaul, fibre extension and fibre backup, without trenching.
20 Gbps
Maximum capacity
< 10 µs
Link latency
90+ yrs
MTBF
mmWave Radio overview
V-band and E-band options
60 GHz licence-exempt and 70 & 80 GHz lightly licensed radios.
Interference-free pencil beams
Very narrow beams allow dense installations and high frequency reuse.
Ready out of the box
Align and pass traffic without a laptop or smartphone.
Field proven and reliable
90+ years MTBF, IP67 sealed, −45 °C to +55 °C.
Multiband backup
Pair with a sub-6 GHz or microwave link for long distances.
Why mmWave
Millimetre-wave spectrum offers the widest channels available, so a single radio link can carry fibre-like capacity.
Abundant spectrum
- Uncongested and inexpensive
- Very wide channels
- Multi-gigabit air capacity
- Robust modulation
Pencil beams
- 0.5–1° beams with 1 ft and 2 ft antennas
- Practically no interference
- High frequency reuse, dense installs
- Secure transmission
Clear line of sight
- No obstructions in the path
- Negligible Fresnel zone
- Stable, short poles with two anchor points
Shorter range
- Attenuated by heavy rain
- 57–65 GHz also absorbed by oxygen
- Plan each link with a link budget
V-band and E-band
| Attribute | V-band (60 GHz) | E-band (70 & 80 GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | 57–71 GHz | 71–76 GHz and 81–86 GHz |
| Indicative speed | 1 Gbps to 1.9 Gbps per link | 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps per link |
| Licensing | Mostly licence exempt | Mostly lightly licensed |
| Country variation | Significant | Mostly uniform |
| Beam width | Pencil beam | Pencil beam |
| Interference | Practically none | Practically none |
| Line of sight | Clear path required; Fresnel zone negligible | Clear path required; Fresnel zone negligible |
| Attenuation | Rain, plus oxygen at 57–65 GHz | Rain |
| Typical range | 57–65 GHz: about 1 km 65–71 GHz: several km | Several km; 10 km+ at reduced capacity |
Which band?
Short, licence-exempt links up to about 1 km: street-level CCTV, Wi-Fi backhaul, campus and lift-shaft links.
Multi-gigabit backbone over several kilometres: fibre extension, fibre backup and ring closure.
Licensing varies by country; check local regulations. Typical ranges assume clear line of sight.
Models
V-band · 60 GHz
mmWave Radio V-1G
Compact 60 GHz radio for street level and rooftops
- Up to 1 Gbps aggregate, symmetric or asymmetric TDD
- 125, 250 or 500 MHz channels
- Integrated 0.5 ft or external 1 ft / 2 ft antenna
- 3 × GbE switch with dual PoE out for cameras or Wi-Fi APs
- Standard and extended-range (65–71 GHz) variants
mmWave Radio V-2G
High-capacity 60 GHz link for demanding urban sites
- Up to 1.9 Gbps full duplex
- Up to 1.2 km range
- Four 2,160 MHz channels, adaptive modulation to QAM16
- Choice of 0.5 ft or 1 ft antenna
- 5 Gbps PoE in, 1 Gbps PoE out, 10G SFP+
E-band · 70 & 80 GHz
mmWave Radio E-1G
Compact 70 GHz street-level radio
- Up to 1 Gbps aggregate
- 71–76 GHz, up to QAM64
- 1.5 km (0.5 ft) to 5 km (2 ft)
- 3 × GbE with dual PoE out
- AES-256 encryption
mmWave Radio E-10G
Best-selling 10 Gbps backbone radio
- 10 Gbps full duplex
- 71–76 / 81–86 GHz, 250–2,000 MHz
- Reaches 10 km+ with 2 ft antenna
- 10G SFP+/RJ45 combo port
- Multiband backup ready
mmWave Radio E-20G
Scalable 10 to 20 Gbps aggregation radio
- 10 Gbps, 20 Gbps with XPIC (2+0)
- Latency under 10 µs
- 2 × 10G SFP+ for add and drop
- Dual power: PoE and 48 V DC
- Built-in spectrum analyser
Model comparison
| Specification | V-1G | V-2G | E-1G | E-10G | E-20G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band | 60 GHz | 60 GHz | 70 GHz | 70/80 GHz | 70/80 GHz |
| Capacity | 1 Gbps aggregate | 1.9 Gbps FD | 1 Gbps aggregate | 10 Gbps FD | 10 / 20 Gbps FD |
| Channel width | 125–500 MHz | 2,160 MHz | 125–500 MHz | 250–2,000 MHz | 250–2,000 MHz |
| Typical range* | Up to ~1 km | Up to 1.2 km | 1.5–5 km | 10 km+ at lower capacity | 1.2–4.4 km |
| Data ports | 3 × GbE | 2 × RJ45, 1 × SFP+ | 3 × GbE | GbE + 10G combo | GbE + 2 × 10G SFP+ |
| PoE out | Dual | Yes | Dual | — | — |
| Power | PoE in | PoE in | PoE in | PoE or 48 V DC | PoE or 48 V DC |
| Encryption | AES-256 (option) | AES-128 | AES-256 | AES-128 | AES-128 (option) |
| Multiband backup | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Typical range at full capacity; longer distances are possible at lower capacity or with multiband backup. All models: IP67, −45 °C to +55 °C, 90+ years MTBF. Range depends on rain zone, antenna and required availability. Pictures are illustrative and subject to change.
Link range
| Antenna | E-1G (1 Gbps) | E-20G (10 Gbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 ft antenna | 1.5 km | 1.2 km |
| 1 ft antenna | 3 km | 2.2 km |
| 2 ft antenna | 5 km | 4.4 km |
10 km+
E-10G with a 2 ft antenna, at reduced capacity
12 km
E-1G with 2 ft antenna and multiband backup (99%)
~1 km
V-band at 57–65 GHz, limited by oxygen absorption
E-1G ranges at 99.99% availability. E-20G ranges at full 10 Gbps capacity, 99.9% availability, without XPIC. Use a link budget for each site and rain zone.
Multiband backup
Site A
mmWave radio
Sub-6 / microwave
Primary: multi-gigabit mmWave link (1–10 Gbps)
Traffic switches automatically when mmWave capacity drops below your threshold, for example in torrential rain.
Backup: existing or new sub-6 GHz / microwave link (50–900 Mbps)
Site B
mmWave radio
Sub-6 / microwave
One-click setup
- Built into the radio: no extra networking equipment
- Turns two radios into one long-distance link
You choose the trigger
- Switch on link down or at any adaptive-modulation level
- QoS-marked traffic is prioritised when capacity drops
Longer, always-on links
- Recommended for any link above 5 km
- Up to 10 Gbps at 8.2 km (99% availability)
Switching can also be done by an external switch. Dual-band antenna available for 5 GHz and 18 GHz backup radios.
Deploy & manage
Align without a laptop
Built-in alignment mode with RSSI output gets a link up with no computer or app.
Out-of-the-box operation
Links pass traffic straight away; configuration is optional. Accessories included.
One screen for both ends
Intuitive web GUI shows and configures the local and remote radio from a single IP address.
Built-in test tools
Spectrum analyser and capacity tester reduce site visits and troubleshooting time.
Carrier-grade networking
Layer 2 services, MEF QoS, 8-level QoS-aware forwarding, G.8032 ring protection.
Secure
AES encryption, in-band or out-of-band management. Licences can be evaluated for 30 days.
Planning a link?
Plan a link
Send us the two sites and the capacity you need. We’ll run a link budget for your rain zone and recommend the right band, model and antenna.