AIRCONNECT BEC 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- AIRCONNECT
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AIRCONNECT BEC 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router
Product Information
- Product Name: 5G CBRS Outdoor Router
- Supported Technologies: 3GPP Rel-16, 5GNR, sub-6 GHz 4G LTE Cat19
- DL (Downlink) Configuration: 4 X 4 Carrier Aggregation
- Supported Frequency Band: BRS n48
- IP Rating: IP68 (Water and dust resistance)
- Connectivity: Gigabit
- Ideal Use Cases: Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Last Mile Connectivity, Mission-Critical & Performance Intensive Networks, Industrial Connectivity Applications, Urban and Rural Environments, OnGo Certified Deployments
Redefining Fixed Wireless Access:
- Advanced MIMO Antenna Technology for increased capacity, maximum bandwidth, and extended coverage
- Rugged Weatherproof Design for challenging deployment scenarios
High Performance & Support for 5G NR & LTE Networks:
- 3GPP Release 16 Compliant
- 5G SA (Standalone) Operation
- Sub-6 GHz Carrier Aggregation
- SA Peak Data Rate: 2.5Gbps (DL) / 650Mbps (UL)
- LTE: 5CA DL / 2CA UL (Carrier Aggregation)
- Peak Data Rate: 1.6Gbps (DL) / 200Mbps (UL)
Patented Dual-Polarization & Dual Slant Antenna for improved performance in challenging deployments
Product Usage Instructions
Package Includes:
- 1x 5G CBRS Outdoor Router
Before starting the setup, make sure you have the following:
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An Internet connection
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An electrical outlet or a UPS (Uninterruptible Power
Supply) A PC/Laptop -
A BEC Indoor Wi-Fi Router (optional)
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A PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector
To perform a hard reset, hold the reset button for 6 seconds.
Connect the router to the Internet using one of the following methods:
- If you have an available Ethernet port on your Internet source, connect it directly to the LAN (PoE) port on the router using an Ethernet cable.
- If you have a PoE device that provides both data and power, connect the data cable from the device to the LAN (PoE) port on the router.
- If you have a separate PoE injector, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN (PoE) port on the router and the other end to the PoE injector. Connect the PoE injector to your Internet source using another Ethernet cable.
Insert a SIM card into the SIM slot on the router if required.
Connect any additional devices or accessories as needed.
Follow the provided user manual for further instructions on configuring and managing the router.
Ideal Use Cases
- Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
- Last Mile Connectivity
- Mission-Critical & Performance Intensive Networks
- Industrial Connectivity Applications
- Urban and Rural Environments
- On Go Certified Deployments
The BEC AirConnect® 8231 5G CBRS Outdoor Router unlocks diverse fixed wireless
access (FWA) market opportunities and provides subscribers with a broadband
experience surpassing your rivals. Invest in technology innovation from BEC
that enables the delivery of extreme data speeds, lower latencies, broader
coverage, and increased network capacity.
We are committed to driving the adoption of fixed wireless access with
innovative hardware, software, and next-generation technologies such as 5G n48
SA. Our connectivity solutions are trusted and widely deployed to help
businesses broaden their service offerings, create value and drive revenue
growth.
Redefining Fixed Wireless Access
The AirConnect® 8231 allows providers to reap the most beneficial and
anticipated capabilities of 3GPP Release 16 compliant 5G NR over n48 CBRS
shared spectrum. In addition, the platform is designed for pure 5G greenfield
standalone networks yet offers the flexibility and migration path of existing
4G LTE networks.
Rugged Weatherproof Design
The AirConnect® by BEC 8231 is built to last, fully ruggedized with
industrial-grade components. Unique to BEC devices are GORE® vents for
pressure equalization, humidity, and airflow, thus improving performance
reliability and longevity. The enclosure is IP68/UL 50E rated for protection
against dirt, water ingress, and operation in extreme temperatures.
Furthermore, enhanced safety lighting/ESD protection to ensure years of
dependable operation. 
Advanced MIMO Antenna Technology
Operators need antenna technology to meet capacity and throughput demands in
challenging deployment scenarios such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). The
embedded 4X4 MIMO directional antenna delivers a maximum of 38 dBm EIRP
ensuring increased capacity, maximum bandwidth, and extended coverage.
BECentral® CloudEdge Services
BECentral® CloudEdge is an Industry-leading cloud-based service platform
designed to accelerate LTE and 5G Wireless WAN connectivity for deployments of
any scale. The platform enables zero-touch provisioning and provides visual
dashboards with real-time analytics, detailed reporting, historical analysis,
performance monitoring, proactive alerts/notifications, and API extensibility
for 3rd party integration.
High Performance & Support for 5G NR & LTE Networks
- 5G NR
- 3GPP Release 16 Compliant
- 5G SA (Standalone) Operation
- sub-6 GHz carrier aggregation
- SA Peak Data Rate: 2.5Gbps (DL) / 650Mbps (UL)
- 4G/LTE Cat.19
- LTE: 5CA DL / 2CA UL (Carrier Aggregation)
- Peak Data Rate: 1.6Gbps (DL) / 200Mbps (UL)
- Advanced IP networking functionalities including bridge and router modes
- Advanced secure VPN sessions (Optional)
Designed for Challenging and Rugged Deployments
- =IP68 / UL-50E enclosure for protection against dust and water ingress
- Industrial-grade components for greater reliability
- GORE ™ vent for pressure equalization, humidity, and air flow
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) & Surge protection
- Wind tunnel rated, successful operation up to 132mph (F2 Tornado Speeds)
Patented Dual-Polarization & Dual Slant Antenna
- Embedded High-Gain 4×4 MIMO Antenna
- H-Plane & V-Plane Polarization
- Frequency Range: 3400 – 3800 MHz
- Peak Gain: 15.5dBi ± 1dBi
- Ensures exceptional RF performance for maximum bandwidth and coverage
- Precise alignment achievable with multi-angle and multi-position pole
Package includes
- 35W Passive PoE Injector (2) RJ-45 – (1) Data+Power
- L2PS Mounting kit
- Grounding Wire
- M25 Cable Glands
- Mylar film SIM Protection
Features & Specifications
Compliance
- 3GPP Release 16
- FCC Part 96 CAT B CPE-CBSD
- OnGo Certified
Supported Frequency Band
- 5G NR sub-6 GHz
- Support Frequency Range 1 Band (SA): n48
- Carrier Aggregation: sub-6 GHz (TDD+TDD)
- Channel Bandwidth: 10MHz, 20MHz & 40 MHz
- Modulation: 256QAM DL / 256QAM UL
- 4G / LTE (CAT 19 DL / CAT 18 UL)
- Support Frequency Bands (TDD): B48
- Carrier Aggregation: 5CA DL / 2CA UL
- Channel Bandwidth: 5MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz & 20MHz : Modulation: 256QAM DL / 64QAM UL
- BEC SX High-Gain MIMO Antenna
- Directional (Dual Polarization & Dual Slant)
- 4×4 MIMO DL / 2×2 MIMO UL
- 2T4R Antenna Chain
- Gain: 15.5dBi ± 1dBi
- Maximum Transmit Power: 38dBm EIRP
- Mazimum PHY-Data Transmission Rates
5G SA: DL 2.5Gbps / UL 650Mbps
LTE: DL 1.6Gbps / UL 200Mbps
Quality of Service Control
- Supports the DiffServ approach
- Traffic prioritization based-on protocol, port number and IP address
Operational Modes
- Router or Bridge
Network Protocols and Features
- NAT, static routing and RIP-1/2
- NAT supports PAT and multimedia applications
- Virtual server and DMZ
- SNTP, DNS relay and DDNS
- IGMP snooping and IGMP proxy
Management
- Quick Installation Wizard
- Web-based GUI for remote and local management
- Firmware upgrade and configuration data upload & download via web-based GUI or BECentral®
- DHCP server/client/relay
- TR-069 supports remote management
- BECentral® Cloud Management
- SNMP and Syslog monitoring
Hardware Specifications
- Physical Interface
- Gigabit LAN Interface with IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE P.D (25.5W) : SIM Card Slot: One (1), Mini SIM (2FF)
- LED Indicators: Power, LAN(PoE), LTE Signal Strength, and Internet
- Operating Environment
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Surge/ESD Protection
- Surge Protection: K.21 enhanced mode 6KV
- ESD Protection: Contact: ± 8KV / Air: ±15KV
Specifications on this datasheet are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright © BEC Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved
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