Cisco UBR-MCW-PDA Multipoint Headend Wireless Line Card

Overview
The Cisco UBR-MCW-PDA Multipoint Headend Wireless Line Card is a high-performance solution designed for Cisco Universal Broadband Router (UBR) platforms. It enables service providers to deliver reliable, high-capacity wireless broadband services to multiple subscriber locations from a single headend. This line card supports advanced modulation and adaptive coding, ensuring optimal throughput even in challenging RF environments.

Key Features

• Supports up to 64 simultaneous wireless subscriber sessions per card
• Integrated support for OFDM and QAM modulation schemes
• Dynamic bandwidth allocation for efficient spectrum use
• Built-in interference mitigation and adaptive power control
• Hot-swap capable for zero-downtime maintenance
• Compliant with IEEE 802.16e and 802.22 standards

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 2RU line card for Cisco UBR chassis
• Maximum downstream data rate: 100 Mbps per subscriber
• Maximum upstream data rate: 20 Mbps per subscriber
• Operating frequency range: 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz
• Transmit power: up to 30 dBm (adjustable)
• Power consumption: 120 W typical
• Environmental: 0 to 40 degrees C operating temperature, 10 to 90 percent non-condensing humidity

Applications
The Multipoint Headend Wireless Line Card is ideal for:

• Rural broadband deployment where wired infrastructure is limited
• Last-mile connectivity for residential and small business customers
• Temporary or emergency communication networks
• Extension of existing wireless mesh or point-to-multipoint networks
• Integration into carrier-grade networks that require high reliability and scalability

By leveraging the Cisco UBR-MCW-PDA, service providers can expand coverage, increase subscriber capacity, and deliver consistent high-speed internet experiences across diverse geographic areas.