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Broadband is today’s communications gold standard. Virtually
everybody wants it, but reaching users with secure, reliable,
cost-effective broadband service has been a considerable
challenge. The process of designing, installing, integrating and
maintaining complicated broadband networks has been expensive
and timeconsuming. Until now.
The high performance and cost-effectiveness of the Canopy system
are driven by the powerful simplicity of its technology. The
equipment is streamlined, with builtin installation and
deployment assistance, making it faster and easier to get up and
running. Canopy system components include:
• Access Point (AP) Module.
The Canopy AP seamlessly interfaces with an existing Local Area
Network (LAN) via standard Ethernet connection. Compact and
flexible, AP modules are built to be mounted outdoors,
eliminating the need for overhead and in-ground wire or
microwave.
• AP Cluster.
The foundation of the Canopy system is the AP cluster, a
powerful system that includes six APs plus a Cluster Management
Module (CMM). The CMM provides power for the Canopy modules and
includes an Ethernet switch and a GPS receiver. A single AP
Cluster can distribute signals to up 1,200 users in all
directions.
• Backhaul (BH) Module.
Whenever necessary, the Canopy Backhaul Module can be used to
deliver a broadband connection to the AP Cluster from a remote
location. The unit is also used to provide backhaul to hot spots
and micro cells.
• Subscriber Module (SM).
Canopy SMs are compact and unobtrusive access receivers that are
easy to install at a user’s or customer’s site. Subscriber
Modules can be mounted outside, and need no additional software
installation. Each AP unit can serve up to 200 SMs.
• Bandwidth and Authentication Manager (BAM).
The Canopy system offers the BAM to serve two basic functions.
First, the BAM authenticates all users before allowing them
access to the Canopy network. Second, the BAM enables you to
vary the bandwidth for individual users, providing burst rates
beyond many other wireless broadband access solutions while
still controlling average bandwidth allocation.
The Wireless Broadband Solution
The Canopy system, Motorola’s innovative wireless broadband
solution, is the ideal technology for developing, deploying,
enhancing and extending the advanced broadband networks and
services that help bridge the digital divide all around the
world. The Canopy platform combines high reliability with
exceptional performance, security, ease-of-use and cost
effectiveness. It seamlessly integrates with existing network
systems and management tools to make extending existing service
simpler and less cost-intensive. And it’s proving its value in
more than 80 countries around the world, in a wide range of
applications, including:
• Wireless DSL and Cable.
For telecommunications carriers and cable providers, broadband
service represents both a significant opportunity and a major
challenge. To increase market share, you have to bring
high-speed accessto as many business and residential customers
as possible… with demonstrable competitive advantage. And you
can’t be slow about it. The high cost—in both time and money—of
extending wireline and cable networks, however, can be a
formidable barrier, often requiring significant upgrades to the
network. The Canopy wireless broadband system can help reduce
upgrade costs and time to market, complementing your efforts and
enabling you to augment your plan with cost-effective wireless
solutions that can extend virtually any network quickly, simply
and powerfully.
• Internet Service Provider.
The Canopy system reduces the cost and shortens the time ISPs
need to deliver broadband wireless Internet service to consumers
and businesses upgrading from dial-up. The Canopy system is an
exceptionally affordable solution for starting a new network or
extending an existing one, powerful enough to support small
businesses, SOHOs, multitenant buildings and residences. It’s
faster to deploy and easier to operate and manage as well,
allowing providers to create competitive advantage by delivering
reliable, secure, high-quality broadband service to customers in
a matter of days, not weeks or months.
• Wireless Enterprise Networks.
The Canopy system brings breakthrough wireless broadband
performance to enterprise communications network applications.
The platform makes deploying and delivering lowcost broadband
access quicker and simpler than ever before. It enables
enterprise environments—including corporate, municipal, utility,
healthcare, education and more—to improve communication,
productivity and return on investment (ROI). Canopy technology
also excels in security-driven applications from bridging
Ethernet networks across buildings and campus environments to
installing and operating video surveillance cameras at remote
locations. With the Canopy system, Motorola brings powerful
radio technology to a wide range of broadband access markets.
Canopy system offers one of the lowest total costs of ownership
in the industry, and can deliver proof of business case with
ROIs in just six-to-twelve months.
The Canopy wireless platform combines superior broadband access
performance with the flexibility to facilitate a wide range of
commercial and private applications. Canopy’s wireless
technology is designed to speed deployment and time to market,
while helping you control equipment, management and installation
costs.
Configuration Flexibility
The Canopy system offers flexible configuration options for
adaptation to meet the needs and expectations of different
customer communities and enterprise environments. As a
point-to-multipoint system, the Canopy platform is an
exceptionally efficient and affordable community, small business
or corporate application. As a point-to-point backhaul
application, it is a powerful dedicated data link for enterprise
environments of all kinds.
Spectrum Options
The Canopy solution provides wireless broadband access in a wide
variety of spectrum choices, ensuring exceptional performance no
matter which spectrum is best for your network.
Fast Installation
Its simple but elegant network design makes the Canopy system
easier to install than most other systems. The Canopy solution’s
small cells eliminate the need for coordination, and built-in
installation and deployment assistance simplifies every step of
the process.
Lower Costs
The Canopy system makes broadband access extremely
cost-effective. There are no major investments in equipment or
software. The platform’s exceptionally low acquisition,
installation, operation and maintenance costs result in
substantially lower cost of ownership. The Canopy wireless
broadband platform leverages Motorola’s more than 75 years of
radio knowledge and experience. But Motorola offers much more
than mere technical expertise. Motorola’s dedication to creating
and maintaining trusted relationships over the long-term means
Canopy system users are assured of high levels of worldwide
support as their networks grow over the years.
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