Microwave Radio - NLite™ E point-to-point wireless access system

Product/Technology: NLite™ E point-to-point wireless access system

Hardware or Software? Hardware

First Launched: March 2007

What it does? The NLite E is NEC’s highly-innovative microwave radio that incorporates a Gigabit Ethernet interface enabling broadband, IP-based networks with advanced functionality, high speed and superior reliability. As WiMAX and Next-Generation IP-based networks gain momentum in the U.S., the demand for high-speed point-to-point wireless access systems continues to grow. NEC's NLite E was specifically engineered to meet these network demands. Built for high quality and reliability, the NLite E provides a compact, high-speed wireless solution that is easy to configure and maintain, and is available in frequency bands of 6, 11, 18 and 23 GHz.

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What makes it Innovative? The NLite E’s GigE interface and proprietary transmission scheme enables NEC to offer throughput levels of over 150 Mbps within a 28 MHz bandwidth. The radio is compatible with various interfaces including 1000BASE-T (copper) and 1000BASE-SX/LX (fiber), allowing flexible adaptation to an all-IP network; which is critical for operator growth.

Targeted Users: NEC’s NLite E was designed for telecom carriers' backhaul networks, enterprise solutions and emergency networks. It offers a simple and highly reliable fixed wireless solution.

Satisfied Customers: Yes – An example of an NLite E customer is Sweden's largest operator, who has already implemented the NLite E (or Pasolink NEO, as it is marketed globally) to improve network quality and modernize its existing radio links. 

Company: NEC Corporation of America
Mailing Address: 6535 N. State Highway 161 Irving, Texas 75039-2402 USA
Tel: 1-214-262-2000