iRelay
Using LTE Relay as a Backhaul for Small Cells
Innovative new portfolio of backhaul solutions, based on LTE Relay
As part of Airspan’s innovative portfolio of backhaul solutions, iRelay provides a cost-effective solution to meet customer’s needs.
iRelay is based on LTE Relay, which is an out-of-band relay solution, using different LTE frequencies for the backhaul and access links. The backhaul link leverages existing LTE macro networks to provide a backhaul solution for small-cell deployments.
Traditional backhaul technologies require upfront investment in fiber links to wirelessly connect to terminals to provide remote coverage. With iRelay, this requirement is replaced by an already installed Macro eNodeB that connects to an iRelay to provide backhaul to any end node. Hence, iRelay provides customers a low investment option for backhaul to nodes such as small-cells, Wi-Fi AP and so on.
Features
Plug and Play
iRelay is a complete “Plug and Play” solution, only requiring power to enable backhaul to be established.
Cell Re-Selection
Provides an ongoing operational advantage to conventional backhaul, by automatically scheduling the re-selection of Donor cells
All-in-one Solution
iRelay is available as an integrated solution with Airspan’s eNB, to provide all classes of eNB with self backhauling capability.
End to End QOS
iRelay provides an ongoing operational advantage to conventional backhaul, by providing QoS based capability to its associated Airspan LTE eNodeB providing superior performance.
Improves Network Performance
iRelay consists of a high gain, directional antenna, which establishes a high performance connection with the Donor eNB.
Multi Band Donor eNodeB Selection
iRelay solution can scan across all available bands to select the best Donor eNB.
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