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Get proactive – Identify microwave link interference before it takes your network down
For more than two years now, the FCC has been evaluating the necessity and feasibility of opening up the 6 GHz band to unlicensed users of a wide variety of devices. They've published multiple notices of their findings, and on April 2, 2020, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai...
Aviat Partners with Cruzio Internet to Help Santa Cruz County Deliver Free Internet to Low-income Families
Aviat Networks recently partnered with Cruzio Internet of Santa Cruz to help families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Low-income families have been among the hardest hit, and with the increase in internet access demands, the need for fast, reliable internet for...
Introducing our New FCC Licenses Layer feature in Aviat Design
Hot on the heels of the FCC's announcement to open the 6 GHz band to unlicensed radios, we recently announced the launch of our new FCC Licenses Layer feature. Our new FCC Licenses Layer will allow users to overlay a layer with existing FCC licenses around one site...
How to protect mission critical communication links from Wi-Fi 6E interference
Point-to-point microwaves links are the de facto standard for connecting infrastructure over vast distances quickly and cost-effectively. Lower frequencies, like 6 GHz, allows a network to span long distances with high capacity while maintaining robust availability,...
INFOGRAPHIC: Microwave is an ideal solution for Private LTE backhaul transport
The evolution of applications, services and demands on private broadband networks are creating new requirements for coverage and agility. The backhaul network has to be smarter, simpler and more cost effective to be able to handle the challenge of connecting any...
Aviat’s WTM 4000 is recognized as the first Telecom Infra Project (TIP)-compliant wireless backhaul multi-band solution
In February, Aviat announced the availability of its transport products that conform to the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Wireless Backhaul Project Group specification. Aviat's products include a modular architecture that allows for an integrated multi-band (E-Band +...
Revolutionizing 5G Mission Critical Transport Networks (Part 2)
Part 1 of our "Revolutionizing 5G Mission Critical Transport Networks" blog post series addressed microwave versus fiber as the better solution for mission critical 5G. We now continue our exploration focusing on mission critical use cases. Many critical applications,...
Revolutionizing 5G Mission Critical Transport Networks (Part 1)
When lives and property are at stake, a reliable transport is crucial. As it has for decades, microwave will play a key role in keeping 5G mission-critical network up and running. The Rise of 5G Mobile carriers are leading the way in preparing, positioning, and...
Private LTE – why now?
With the evolution of new spectrum, IoT automation, and secure communications, private wireless could be 2x bigger than commercial wireless. Why are enterprises investing in private LTE? Existing WI-FI networks are okay Adding more capacity / bandwidth Adding IoT use...
New updates to Aviat Design make link planning even easier
Author: Marius Koegelenberg, Head of Sales Engineering Our engineers have been hard at work to enhance Aviat Design and here are the highlights GUI improvements include: The Project overview window has been redesigned and simplified with efficiency in mind. Projects...
FWCC Webinar Recap: Potential problems permitting unlicensed RLAN operations in the 6 GHz band
As many readers are aware, the FCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding RLAN operation within the 6 GHz bands. Over the last two and a half years, the FWCC has dedicated itself to protecting fixed links from t in these bands. Understandably so, this...
Private LTE for Utilities: Key requirements for your Private LTE transport network
The evolution of applications, services and demands on private broadband networks are creating new requirements for coverage and agility, which will require a new breed of transport for backhaul. The backhaul network must be smarter, simpler and more cost effective to...