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Metropolitan WiFi Network

• Client / Company: GlobalNet Magdalena Ltda.

• Country: Colombia

• Website: http://www.globalnet.com.co

• Solution: Establish a Wireless Broadband Internet connection in the city of Plato and its vicinities using the ISM standard of 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz in a repeater connection.

The solution is built upon a 3E1 Fiber line which is then converted into a wireless connection that is then implemented into a point-to-multipoint scenario for end users.
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ispair_base_station ISPAIR Base Station
Outdoor Radio Access
Point with four High
Power wireless ports
isp_cpe500 ISP-CPE500
Client CPE with Integrated
Antenna includes wireless
router with Power
Company Description

GlobalNet Magdalena Ltda uses digital wireless technology that allows them to operate as a wireless Internet service provider to the city of Plato Magdalena, Colombia using the ISM standard of 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz.

This system is built upon IP packet based radio transmitters with standard Ethernet interfaces. This allows speeds up to a 36Mbps transmission rate with the use of a ISP-BS500, which provides wireless access similar to an Internet bandwidth to various points along the wireless radio frequency coverage.


Project Description

 

The geographical features of the landsite has permitted the use of a point-to-multipoint topology set up to give Internet service to the city of Plato, Magdalena.


Base Station: The base station ISP-BS500GH is mounted in the Public Services office with four 600mW RF ports that are connected to 90° and 17dBi gain sectored antennas.


Currently there are approximately 30 subscribers in total counted.

Subscribers: Each subscriber station consists of a 3m post as support and a ISP-CPE500G configured in a Client Routing mode.



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Map of Colombia


Installation Observations:

  • The installation of the Base Station is mounted on top of a 40 meter tall tower.


  • The installation of the Base Station takes into consideration the right number of lightning rods against lighting strikes.


  • The 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequencies were found to be free of interference, only one or two more existing 2.4GHz connections in the city were discovered additionally to the connections of GlobalNet Magdalena.



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                  Satellite view of the city of Plato Magdalena, Colombia.
            


Benefits:

  • Internet service for rural areas where no other ISP company would want to implement a wired Internet service.


  • High availability, guaranteeing Internet access rate that is available 24hrs a day and seven days a week.


  • Multiple incorporated services that diminish the use of additional equipment (ex. The bandwidth controller utility under wireless routing client mode).


  • Simple installation and administration established by its friendly interface and design of radio and antenna incorporation in one single product.

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