Accelerated Small-Cell Deployment!

Wireless Small-Cell Backhaul

Addressing Small-Cell Backhaul Challenges

Operators are extensively deploying small cells in order to expand the capacity of their mobile networks in urban areas. This fact brings out strong challenges for the backhaul network, namely: • High-bandwidth connectivity at street level. • Minimum-footprint equipment with visually-acceptable form in the urban environment. • Scalability in terms of network size. • Fast rollouts without using highly-skilled personnel.

• Backhaul that is based on Carrier Ethernet standards.

In response to the operator needs, Intracom Telecom offers StreetNode™, an innovative deployment toolkit employing winning technologies that address all the aforementioned challenges in the most effective manner. Operating in licensed or unlicensed spectrum, StreetNode™ fulfills any demanding requirement with regard to capacity, range and availability of the small-cell backhaul network, delivering best-in-class connectivity at street level.

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StreetNodeTM: Compact, Innovative & PowerfulWith a volume of just 4 lt. (including the embedded auto-aligned antenna), as well as special aesthetics, the “all-in-one-box” StreetNode™ is designed to be mounted on a building’s wall or a lamp post.

Enabling highly-flexible backhaul topologies (see Fig. 1a and 1b), using PtP or PtMP architecture and microwave (MW) or millimeter wave (mmW) transmission technology, StreetNode™ combines city overlay, maximizing single-link connections, with street-level extensions to incorporate “hard-to-reach” locations.

StreetNode™ is a carrier-grade system satisfying every critical aspect with regard to efficient Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G backhaul. It provides a complete solution for backhaul by offering plenty of capacity, low latency, environmentally-friendly operation and high availability, while at the same time minimizing the operator’s investment and operational complexity.

StreetNode™ is compliant with both European and USA regulations.

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• Optimum frequency reuse – the entire backhaul network operates over licensed and unlicensed spectrum (26 / 28 / 32 / 39 / 42 / 60 GHz).

• FCC & ETSI standard compliance.

• Easy-to-get installation permission - StreetNode™ unobtrusively blends into the urban landscape.

• Software-defined radio, Point-to-Point (PtP) or Point-to-MultiPoint (PtMP) – a single piece of hardware, StreetNode™, can fit anywhere within the backhaul network.

• Hardware installation and replacement convenience:

Power supply options (AC / DC / PoE)

Simple slip-fit mounting kit

• Bluetooth commissioning and ‘zero-touch’ service provisioning with advanced SON features – installer just plugs the power / traffic cable and StreetNode™ automatically connects to the network within a few minutes. [Fig.1a] Overlay topology with street-level extensions

[Fig.1b] Street-level fiber extension topology

Antenna Auto-Alignment: A Unique Mechanism

StreetNode™ employs an advanced mechanism for the optimum alignment of the embedded antenna. This mechanism is based on received signal meas-urements and is carried out automatically without any need for site visits.

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Street-level Fiber Extensions

At locations with existing fiber(1) infrastructure, StreetNode™ inter-faces directly with the optical net-work to enable street-level fiber ex-tensions, providing highly-efficient small-cell backhaul even at areas not easily accessible by other solu-tions or technologies.

[Fig.2] StreetNode™ combines overlay coverage and street-level extensions for optimum small-cell backhaul.

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StreetNode™ functions as PtMP hub, aggregating backhaul traffic from several small-cell locations.

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[Fig.3] StreetNode™ network simulation using 3D cartography and ATDI™ ICS Telecom nG RF planning tool. MW (orange lines) and mmWave (green lines) backhaul technologies are strategically combined to improve the SINR at specific small-cell locations and consequently enhance the link throughputs and robustness.

[Fig.4] StreetNode™ relay locations (collocated orange and purple dots) and StreetNode™ PtMP hubs (purple dots) extend the small-cell backhaul service to commercial streets. Green-shaded areas designate 1st-hop connectivity, whilst yellow shades correspond to areas that can be connected through relay hops.

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In a typical urban environment (see Fig. 2 on the left), buildings provide physical signal isolation among adjacent streets, enabling frequency reuse in the part of the backhaul network operating at licensed MW bands (26 / 28 / 32 / 42 GHz). StreetNode™ is highly-flexible to function as a PtMP terminal, PtMP hub or PtP unit, reaching even challenging small-cell locations.

StreetNode™ 6250 PTP, member of the StreetNode™ V60-PTP series of V-Band products, is the mmWave version of the StreetNode™ platform. It operates in the 57-66 GHz area of the spectrum, inheriting all the innovations, features and functionality of its sibling MW variant, while incorporating further enhancements, such as automatic interference scanning.

Depending on the StreetNode™ variant used, leading throughputs of up to 1 Gbit/s @ 56 MHz (at MW frequencies) and up to 1.65 Gbit/s @ 250 MHz (at mmWave frequencies) can be achieved. Both variants can be combined in the same backhaul network to maximize performance and enhance cost-effectiveness, especially where link density is high.

This ideal synergy allows efficient delivery of carrier-grade connections, from the operator’s points of presence (i.e. macro cells with existing backhaul) down to city streets, fulfilling current and future small-cell backhaul demands.

PoPSmall cellMW PtMP linkMW PtP linkmmWave PtP link

Self-Organizing Network (SON) ManagementOverview

StreetNode™ small-cell backhaul networks are managed by the SON modules embedded in the uni|MS™ Unified Management Suite. These cover the lifecycle of the backhaul network, offering cost of ownership and operation advantages.

SON Configuration Features

• Integration of uni|MS™ with RF planning tools. • Pre-planning of network and services. • Automatic discovery of the network. • Assisted software update of devices. • Automatic configuration of the network. • Automatic provisioning of services.

SON Optimization Features

• Definition of KPIs and thresholds based on RF Planning data. • Pre-launch optimization to deliver a carrier-grade network through link connectivity fine-tuning and RF plan revisions.

• Continuous radio quality monitoring for interference, e.g. from advertising banners on lamp posts.

• Correlation of radio performance with weather data to identify rain fading.

• Misalignment identification and correction. • LOS condition monitoring to propose re-location of equipment if needed.

• Automatic testing to enable fine-tuning of radio parameters.

Security Highly-secure operating environment:• Hardened and highly-secure uniMS™ SON

Proxy app. Communication with the SON modules is over 3G/4G connection using VPN. Access to uni|MS™ SON Proxy requires authentication.

• Secured, non-discoverable Bluetooth inter-face in StreetNode™ – user authentication is required.

• SON modules inheriting the highly- sophis-ticated security features of the uni|MS™ Unified Management Suite.

• Tracking and logging of all actions – user or M2M – to enable security audits and troubleshooting.

Flexibility Three ways of operation:

Online: maximum automation and highest rollout speed, while preserving security in communication and access.

Offline: data exchange through emails to avoid granting NOC access to subcontractors, while preserving automation.

Manual: taking advantage of the simplicity and convenience of an android device to carry out Local Crast Terminal actions over Bluetooth, in case of absence of NOC infrastructure.

Simplicity Simple and uncluttered user interface suitable for unskilled technicians carrying out installation and commissioning tasks. Actions are few and arranged in a flow, like a wizard.

Automation High degree of automation, using Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, eliminating human errors and speeding up StreetNode™ installation and commissioning.

The uni|MS™ SON Proxy

The uni|MS™ SON Proxy is an intelligent software running on an android device (tablet or smartphone), which:

• acts as an NMS “proxy”; • communicates online with uni|MS™; • is able to communicate offline through emails / SMS;

• implements local configuration and monitoring;

• communicates with devices over Bluetooth;

• allows GPS-assisted identification of devices.

SON Management Characteristics

NOC Takeover• Passing control to NOC• Optimizing StreetNode™ operation

StreetNode™ Commissioning• Identifying node• Hybrid configuration & provisioning• Self-configuration

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All information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Intracom Telecom, the Intracom Telecom logo, WiBAS, OmniBAS, StreetNode, UltraLink and uni|MS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intracom S.A. Telecom Solutions. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.© 2017 Intracom S.A. Telecom Solutions

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Established Wireless Vendor ● Growing and continuous presence for a variety of access and transmission solutions ● Growing brand name recognition for PtP and PtMP solutions

Recognized for Service Excellence ● Extensive implementation track record ● Specialized & highly experienced personnel ● Consulting, design, implementation & support ● Commitment to adding customer value

Continuous Innovation ● Innovating in the wireless access and transmission field for over one and a half decade ● Successful development and deployment of PtP and PtMP systems with numerous operators in Europe, the Middle East, the CIS, Asia and Africa ● Investing heavily on the continuous evolution of its wireless product lines ● Adopting latest standards and most advanced technologies to deliver wireless solutions that best fit customer current and future needs

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About Intracom Telecom

Intracom Telecom is a global telecommunication systems vendor operating for over 40 years in the market. The company has become the benchmark in fixed wireless access and it successfully innovates in the 5G/4G wireless fronthaul, backhaul and small-cell SON backhaul international arena. Intracom Telecom offers a comprehensive revenue-generating software solutions portfolio and a complete range of ICT services, focusing on IoT, SDN/NFV, Big Data analytics & data-driven intelligence, and Smart City solutions. It also addresses the Energy & Utilities industry, emphasizing on smart metering & end-to-end IT solutions. Intracom Telecom has extensive know-how and a proven track record serving more than 100 renowned customers in over 70 countries. The company operates subsidiaries in Europe, Russia/CIS, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and North America.

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