BEC AirConnect® 8232 5G Wideband Outdoor Router
BEC Technologies
BEC’s AirConnect® 8232 5G Wideband Outdoor Router unlocks diverse fixed wireless access (FWA) market opportunities and provides subscribers with a broadband experience surpassing your rivals.
Designed for performance, the AirConnect® 8232 is 3GPP Release 16 compliant, supporting 5G sub-6 GHz Non-Standalone (NSA) mode, Standalone (SA) mode, and Gigabit LTE CAT 19. The integrated high-gain 4×4 MIMO embedded dual-polarization/dual slant antenna technology offers efficient bi-directional transmission for increased capacity and coverage.
BEC’s innovative 5G technology delivers extreme data speeds, lower latencies, broader coverage, and increased network capacity. Our connectivity solutions are trusted and widely deployed to help customers broaden their service offerings, create value, and drive revenue growth.
- Redefining Fixed Wireless Access
Standalone (SA) operation can fully benefit all the 5G capabilities; Non-Standalone (NSA) operation attached to a 4G network can be up to a gigabit speed. - Advanced MIMO Antenna Technology
The integrated high-gain 4×4 MIMO embedded dual-polarization/dual slant antenna technology offers efficient bi-directional transmission for increased capacity and coverage. - Rugged Weatherproof Design
Designed with industrial-grade components, the enclosure is IP68/UL 50E rated for protection against dirt, water ingress, and
operation in extreme temperatures - GORE® Vent for Increased Durability
BEC’s devices utilize the global leading venting technology. GORE® vents equalize devices’ pressure and control the humidity and airflow - Managed by BECentral® CloudEdge
Managed by BECentral®, an industry-leading cloud-based service platform to accelerate LTE and 5G Wireless WAN connectivity for deployments of any scale - Complete Kit
Under 5lbs, easily mount onto lightweight poles or exterior walls; Packaged with Gigabit PoE Injector, mounting bracket, Flooded CAT5e, and ground wire.
Supported Frequency Band
- 5G NR sub-6 GHz
Support Frequency Band (SA & NSA) : n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
Carrier Aggregation: sub-6 GHz (FDD+FDD, TDD+TDD, FDD+TDD 2CA)
Channel Bandwidth: Up to 120 MHz bandwidth
Modulation: 256QAM DL / 256QAM UL
- 4G/LTE (CAT 19 DL / CAT 18 UL)
Support Frequency Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4(66), 5(18,19,26), 7, 8, 12(17), 13, 14,20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46(LAA), 48, 71
Carrier Aggregation: 5CA DL / 2CA UL
Channel Bandwidth: 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz
Modulation: 256QAM DL / 64QAM UL
- BEC SX High-Gain MIMO Antenna
Directional (Dual Polarization & Dual Slant)
4×4 MIMO DL / 2×2 MIMO UL
2T4R Antenna Chain
Maximum Peak Gain: 10 dBi
- Transmitting Power
5G NR bands: Class 3 (23 dBm ±2 dB)
5G NR n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79 bands HPUE: Class 2 (26 dBm +2/-3 dB)
LTE bands: Class 3 (23 dBm ±2 dB)
LTE B38/B41/B42/B43 bands HPUE 1: Class 2 (26 dBm ±2 dB)
- Maximum PHY-Data Transmission Rates
5G SA: 2.4 Gbps (DL) / 900 Mbps (UL)
5G NSA: 3.2 Gbps (DL) / 525 Mbps (UL)
LTE: DL 1.6 Gbps / UL 200 Mbps
(The presented data rates are theoretical only, and the actual value depends on network conditions.)
Quality of Service Control
- Supports the DiffServ approach
- Traffic prioritization based on protocol, port number, and IP address
Operational Modes
- Router or Bridge
Network Protocols and Feature
- NAT, static routing and RIP-1/2
- NAT supports PAT and multimedia applications
- Virtual server and DMZ
- SNTP, DNS relay and DDNS
- IGMP snooping and IGMP proxy
Management
- Quick Installation Wizard
- Web-based GUI for remote and local management
- Firmware upgrade and configuration data upload & download via web-based GUI or BECentral®
- DHCP server/client/relay
- TR-069 supports remote management
- BECentral® Cloud Management
- SNMP and Syslog monitoring
Hardware Specification
- Physical Interface
Gigabit LAN Interface with IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE P.D (25.5W)
SIM Card Slot: One (1), Mini SIM (2FF)
LED Indicators: Power, LAN(PoE), LTE Signal Strength, and Internet
- Operating Environment
Operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Surge/ESD Protection
Surge Protection: K.21 enhanced mode 6KV
ESD Protection: Contact: ± 8KV / Air: ±15KV