Chapter 1IntroductionProduct OverviewMalibu Networks 240/2400 AirMAX TM system providesfixed wireless broadband access in the 2.4GHz ISM bandwith an impressive array of features ideal for voice, videoand data communications.AirMAX uniquely takes bi-directional IP traffic and offersquality of service (QoS) features ideal for Internet ServiceProviders and corporate facility implementations. Thesystem is composed of a BTS, CPE, a full featuredoptional Service Management System (SMS) andMalibu s patent pending MAXimum IPTM QoS.The CPE and BTS portions of the system are all outdoorunits (ODU) ruggedized for the harshest environmentswith an operating temperature range of up to 70 o C.Reliability and cost effectiveness were key design goalsfor this system. By utilizing many standard off-the-shelfcomponents, AirMAX is mature, reliable, and takesadvantage of volume production resulting in the bestperformance and value available today.