Siemens Introduces LMDS System

Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) is introducing AirNetXpress, a point-to-multipoint access product that delivers two-way, high-speed data, video, Internet access and voice services using local multipoint distribution service (LMDS) technology.

The AirNetXpress product will be shown at the Telecom Business '99 Convention & Exposition, March 29-31 in Anaheim, CA.

The AirNetXpress is a high-capacity single platform that can support and deliver multiple services to areas limited by traditional twisted copper pair wiring or to areas not served by fiber. The point-to-multipoint network enables a single radio at a base station location to communicate with many remote terminals located within a cluster of buildings. The ATM-based station unit can send, receive and switch two-way transmissions to and from each remote terminal.

The AirNetXpress system offers frequency division multiple access (FDMA) and TDMA services. Operating in the 10-to-40 GHz ranges, the system utilizes 64 quadraphase amplitude modulation. The scaleable system interfaces with PBXs, computers, local area networks (LANs), routers and bridges to deliver communications to local circuit- and packet-switching facilities.