RADWIN RW-5HC5-9A50

The RW-5HC5-9A50 is a high-performance subscriber unit (SU AIR) from RADWIN 5000 designed for Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) applications. It delivers up to 500 Mbps net aggregate throughput with a best-effort service level, making it ideal for enterprise connectivity, video surveillance, IoT deployments, and wireless broadband services.

Operating in the 4.9 - 6 GHz frequency range, it features an integrated 22dBi antenna for long-range connections up to 40 km (25 miles). The unit incorporates MIMO-OFDM technology, ensuring robust and high-quality performance in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) and obstructed environments.

With an IP67-rated enclosure, the RW-5HC5-9A50 is built to withstand harsh weather conditions, making it a durable and reliable choice for outdoor installations. It also supports smartphone-based installation tools, simplifying deployment and maintenance.

Hardware Specifications

• Unit Type: Outdoor Wireless Subscriber Unit (ODU) with integrated 22 dBi antenna
• Interfaces:
  • 1 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 (PoE In)
  • ODU-IDU Power & Data Interface 

Wireless Features

• Frequency Range: 4.9 GHz - 6 GHz (Universal & UBR compliant)
• Channel Bandwidth: Configurable 10/20/40/80 MHz
• Max Net Throughput: 500 Mbps (250 Mbps per direction)
• Max Link Distance: Up to 40 km (25 miles)
• Modulation: MIMO-OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM)
• Duplex Mode: Time Division Duplex (TDD)
• Max Transmit Power: 26 dBm per chain
• Adaptive Modulation & Coding: Supported
• Error Correction: FEC k = 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6
• Encryption: AES-128 Over-the-Air Encryption
• Diversity & Antenna Selection: Supported
• DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection): Not Supported
• Uplink / Downlink Ratio: Configurable (Symmetric or Asymmetric)

Antenna Specifications

• Antenna Type: Integrated Panel Antenna
• Gain: 21 dBi
• VSWR: 2.0:1
• Azimuth Beamwidth: 10° (Typical)
• Polarization: Dual Linear (Vertical & Horizontal)
• Sidelobe Level: -12 dB (Typical)
• Cross Polarization: -25 dB (Typical)
• Front-to-Back Ratio: -25 dB
• Port-to-Port Isolation: 30 dB (Typical)
• Lightning Protection: DC Grounded

Networking & Management

• Layer-2 Bridging: Supports up to 5K MAC Addresses
• QoS Support: 4 Priority Queues (802.1P, DiffServ)
• VLAN Support: 802.1Q, QinQ, Supports up to 4094 VLANs
• MTU Size: Supports Jumbo Frames
• Management Protocols: IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack, SNMPv1/v3, HTTPS, SSH
• Security & Authentication:
  • RADIUS Authentication & Authorization
  • Syslog Support
  • DHCP Filtering & Option 82

Power & Environmental

• Max Power Consumption: <13W
• Power Input: PoE (Power over Ethernet, via ODU-IDU cable)
• Weatherproof Rating: IP67 (Dust & Water Resistant - Immersion up to 1m)
• Operating Temperature: -35°C to 60°C (-31°F to 140°F)
• Humidity Resistance: 100% Condensing

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions: 32.5 × 32.5 × 6.4 cm (12.8” × 12.8” × 2.5”)
• Weight: 2 kg (4.41 lbs)

Package Contents

• RW-5HC5-9A50 Wireless Unit × 1
• Pole/Wall Mounting Kit × 1
• IP67 Cable Gland × 1