ARC Wireless FreeStation Dual Band Access Point

ARCFlex FreeStation 5

This product is able connect to a MikroTik or Ubiquiti Base Stations. Simply turn off the AirMax or NV2 and connect via 802.11 mode.

ArcFlex FreeStation delivers carrier-class performance at an unmatched price by offering both a high-powered 2.4 or 5 GHz MIMO CPE and separate embedded AP radio, all in one device. At a price point below other CPEs on the market, this product offers a simple, robust CPE connectivity solution along with a separate, FREE access point that can be used for wireless management, for extending coverage inside the customer premises or neighboring devices, or for hotspot coverage. In simple words Freestation 5 can be a CPE for you wifi link in 5ghz and at the same time AP for your home devices!

Learn more about the new ARC Flex Radio and ARC eXcite Antenna solutions and what makes them a compelling cost-saving and revenue-generating product for WISPs and Network Operators.

The ARCFlex FreeStation™ product delivers unrivaled price per performance by offering both a high-powered 2.4 or 5 GHz MIMO CPE and separate embedded AP radio, all in one device. At a price point below other CPEs on the market, this product offers the WISP a simple, robust CPE connectivity solution along with a separate, FREE access point that can be used for wireless management, for extending coverage inside the customer premises or neighboring devices, or for hotspot coverage.

 

General Information about Freestation5:

• Antenna Patterns and datasheet
• Outdoor Weatherproof Enclosure
• Network Modes: Bridge, Router
• Fully adjustable mount
• Powered by the ARC OS Wireless Platform
• PoE Input + Software-configurable PoE Output/Passthrough (Up to 24V, polarity independent)
• One configuration UI for both radios
• Always-on Wireless Management Network makes installation and maintenance hassle-free ARCMobile™ iPhone and Android Installation App

Freestation 5 Features:

• 300Mbps, 2x2 MIMO client
• 150Mbps, 1x1 SISO AP
• Uses traditional PoE installation
• Separate Customer, Installer, Repeater, Hotspot networks all available!
• wireless modes available:
  • 5GHz CPE + 2.4GHz AP
  • 5GHz AP + 2.4GHz AP
  • 5GHz PTP + 2.4GHz AP

ARC OS™ Firmware Features:

• Web UI has built-in toolbox for easy and quick analysis
• Installer Net enables easy device management from many devices
• GPS location automatically updated from iPhone/Android phone via Aiming Tool
• Status LEDs on physicalunit show status quickly
• A hotspot network built-in on all installed devices. A separate hotspot network can run in parallel with customer and carrier networks, can run on both wireless network and ethernet ports. Industry standard RADIUS AAA with WISP attributes support (redirection URL, bandwidth control, etc.). Centralized login portal & payment gateway

Carrier-Class Design with Focus on WISPs and Network Operators:

• Tilt-able locking mounting system
• Slide out I/O access door allows for easy and clean cable routing
• LEDs for signal strength, LAN, PoE pass-through,and USB device connectivity
• iPhone/iPad/Android App for Remote Device configuration and troubleshooting

Comparison chart betoween some of the PtP links

If OpenWRT is your preffered software, please check out this link
If you have a Ruckus Wireless Access Point then the Freestation is the perfect CPE for you&(it provides Layer 2 WDS connection with Ruckus AP's). More info here