How to Upgrade your Infinet Radio Links
Why upgrade your Infinet Radio link?
Infinet have announced to partners that due to the geopolitical issue between Russia and Ukraine that Infinet exports will cease and concentrate on the domestic market only, therefore cannot supply overseas customers for their entire range of radio links. It’s always sad to see a long established vendor exit global markets, and this move means many radio link users will have to look for alternatives.
Many users own radio links which are older and sometimes problematic. Often, users require higher reliability, uptime, capacity or distance than their older radio links can provide.
The Need for Reliability and High Availability
Modern IP networks demand higher capacity and uptime, and as radio links are installed outdoors often in harsh conditions where they age faster than indoor mounted IT equipment such as switches and routers, which are installed in nice airconditioned environments. Modern Carrier Class wireless equipment is designed for all-outdoor use including harsh environments and can ensure ultra-high availability and reliability in practical use.
Alternatives to Infinet and 5GHz radios
There are many alternatives available including Carrier Class radio from other vendors, radio links with 10Gbps+ capacity, Microwave links and MMW radio. These have different characteristics, capabilities and price points. Modern links can offer up to 40Gbps capacity and for low-end solutions, MIMO radios at lower price points than high cost MIMO radio for sites where budgets are tight.
If the customer requires a direct replacement radio link, there are some trusted MIMO radio vendors currently available with reliable shipping products.
Other radio vendors currently offering carrier grade radio:
- CableFree: Wireless Excellence
- Cambium
- Ubiquity
- Proxim
Infinet – Manufacturer information
- Infinet (based in Russia) is a Manufacturer of radio bridges/links
- Built for line of site (LOS) with ranges suitable up to several km
- MIMO radios using OFDM modulation
- Licence free operation or light-licensed technology
Infinet state:
Infinet Wireless is in a unique position, being one of the largest privately owned Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) development and manufacturing companies in the world. Since its foundation, Infinet Wireless has maintained consistent, organic growth primarily through its technology innovation and its ability to deliver complete customer satisfaction – no matter what. By listening to its customers over the past 20 years and using their feedback and expertise in our research and product development, we have created a range of fixed wireless connectivity solutions that are a perfect fit – and therefore a natural choice – for global communication providers, corporations and governments who require uncompromised connectivity.
Upgrading from Infinet radio links
Infinet state that radio models are advanced radio links compared to others in the industry, and have been deployed worldwide. However, now are no longer available on the global market.
Upgrading from Infinet Radio Wireless Bridge
Infinet state that their Radio Wireless Bridge links offer competitive pricing and value for various distances . Utilizing MIMO OFDM technology, these radio bridges are generally half duplex connectivity.
Disclaimer
The technical specifications listed above are those advertised by the manufacturer. No warranty is made to the accuracy of this information, which may vary widely in practical installations. Many vendors are known to exaggerate or mis-state the capability of the equipment which they offer.
For More Information on Wireless Upgrades
If you would like more information on upgrading Infinet radio link solutions please Contact Us and our experienced team of wireless experts will be delighted to assist.