Link CX-24 User’s ManualVersion 1.0 Page 2 February 2004Figure 1.1 – Link CX-24 Power Supply1.4 ApplicationsThe Link CX-24 product line is designed to serve the following communications markets:• Internet Access and Backhaul Systems: Used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs).• Private Networks: Wireless Bridged LANs and WANs.• PCS/PCN and Cellular Networks: High-speed links between base stations.• Wireless Local Loop Networks: Fixed wireless, used by Local Exchange Carriers (LECs).• Business Bypass or Local Exchange Bypass: Provided by Competitive Access Providers (CAPs)and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs).1.5 System OverviewEach Link CX-24 consists of a Link CX-24 radio, with integral antenna as shown in Figure 1.2, along withexternal power and data cabling. In a typical installation, the Link CX-24 radio with integral antenna ismounted outdoors, usually on a tower or building.See Figure 1.2. A radio system, or link, contains two Link CX-24 radios with integral antenna, installed ateach end of the link, separated by a line of sight transmission path. Frequency band, terrain, actual line-of-sight and environmental conditions influence the range of operation and path performance.The Link CX-24 carries one full-duplex DS-3, or Ethernet channel, and is powered by a 48-watt external48 VDC power supply.
