Proxim Stratum User manual

World’s Fastest 2.4 GHz Wirefree Bridge
Connect more customers with the Stratum MP
Multipoint Bridge. Proxim’s patented media access
protocol allows Stratum MP to realize an average
Ethernet throughput speed above 9 Mbps for all
packet sizes, nearly twice the 5 Mbps average
achieved by other direct sequence solutions. Higher
throughput speeds, faster file transfers and better
network performance support more active customers
on each network segment.
Designed for Wireless Internet
Service Providers
While capable of the highest speed operation for
point-to-point applications, Stratum MP also excels for
building wireless multipoint services infrastructure.
Point-to-multipoint configuration is a snap to set up
from the web browser interface simply by choosing
whether the unit is to be a hub or client. Clients can
be given priority settings allowing you to provide
facilities with heavy traffic loads greater network access
than facilities with light loads. A unique "ISP privacy
mode" allows blocking of client-to-client bridging to
prevent customers from "seeing" each others’ network
settings within a public services network.
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Stratum MP Multipoint Bridge
Efficient radio protocol delivers 9 Mbps actual throughput
True multipoint polling includes access priority settings
Patented RF technique allows dense multicell deployments
Military grade security protects against interception
Unique ISP privacy mode
The Most Scalable, Highest Performing
Solution for Wireless Infrastructure

Patented RF Technique Allows Denser
Multicell Deployment
Unlike other solutions developed for indoor applications
and marketed as outdoor wireless bridges, Stratum MP
is designed specifically for multipoint outdoor applications.
Utilizing a patented RF coding technique, Stratum MP
allows you to deploy multiple cells more tightly than other
direct sequence solutions without impacting performance.
Now, you no longer need to trade off throughput
performance against cellular infrastructure density.
Military-grade Security Protects Your
Network Traffic
With Stratum MP, security is designed into the radio
transmission protocol to protect your network traffic.
Stratum MP implements highly secret and secure RF coding
techniques to prevent interception of transmissions by
unauthorized listening devices. This same technique also
provides a strong defense against denial of service attacks
which could take your network off the air. From a password
protected user interface, the network administrator can
control the security code setting for all nodes within each
multipoint cell.
Count on the Experience of a Wirefree Leader
Unlike vendors with little wirefree experience, Proxim
knows each network is different. Trust the company with
over 10 years commitment to wirefree networking to
help you with design, installation or troubleshooting should
you need it. Our wirefree network team is available to
help develop the right solution for you. Whether selecting
the right antenna for your site, setting up an outdoor
installation or bridging multiple buildings on your campus
through wireless, Proxim offers the experience and
solutions you need.

System
Ethernet Architecture    
Radio Data Rate     
Network Topologies    
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Number of Nodes per Cell    
Range (Line-of-Sight    
with high gain antennas)    
Bandwidth Management    
ISP Privacy Mode     
Link Security & Cell Isolation    
Throughput Quality    
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Ethernet
Physical Layer Connection    
Ethernet Frame Types    
Learning Bridge Addresses    
Network Management
Remote Access     
Parameters     
Firmware Upgrade     
Configuration Security    
Approvals
FCC      
ETSI      
Safety      
Radio
Frequency Band     
Radio Type     
Modulation     
Frequency Channels    
Transmit Power
Receiver Sensitivity
Transparent bridge
10 Mbps, half duplex
Point-to-Point for linear topologies
Point-to-Multipoint for cellular topologies
32
12 miles (FCC rules)
5 km (ETSI rules)
Configure maximum packets to send from each node per polling cycle
Disable multipoint client-to-client bridging
Transec: 64,000 code channels with continuously changing codes
Packet re-transmission with Forward Error Correction coding for missing
or errored packets
10BaseT, half duplex setting, RJ-45 connector
IEEE 802.3, Ethernet II
Up to 2000 MAC addresses supported per network segment
In-band via HTTP
Configuration, Performance
Flash downloadable in the field
Password authentication
Part 15, subpart B, class B digital device; Part 15.247
ETS 300-328
UL-CUL, EN-60950, CE Mark
2400-2483.5 MHz. Frequency selections vary by country.
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Continuous Phase Modulation
11 channel selections
+12 dBm (models 2002 & 2003), 0 dBm (model 2001)
-81 dBm

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Contact Information
Proxim, Inc
Corporate Headquarters
510 DeGuigne Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA
Phone: [phone] 229 1630
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.proxim.com
European Headquarters
4, avenue Morane Saulnier
78140 Velizy, France
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.proxim.com
7680-0105 Rev. A 11/00
-15 to +40 degrees C (operational)
-50 to +80 degrees C (storage)
(non-condensing) 10 to 90% typical
1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
1.66" H x 6.54" L x 8.54" W
(42 mm x 166 mm x 217mm)
100 to 120 VAC (50/60 Hz) to 6 VDC @ 2A;
200 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) to 6 VDC @ 2A
Two, RP-TNC (pin)
Power, Network Activity and RF Activity
1 year parts & labor (return to factory)
Stratum MP, power supply with country specific power cord and User’s Guide.
0 dBm, all channels
+12 dBm, all channels
+12 dBm, selected channels
Environmental
Temperature
Humidity
General
Weight
Size
External Power Supply Options
Antenna Connectors
LED Indicators
Warranty
Shipping Configuration
Ordering Information
2001
2002
2003