TeraStar EtherAnt is a third generation of Client Adapters, a powerful WiFi 802.11b FCC certified unit that offers the lowest entry price for a point-to-multipoint (P-MP) outdoor wireless equipment. It is designed for the residential market as a cost-optimized solution, and is the client side of a wireless P-MP network. This all-in-one unit includes Terabeam's advanced chip set, an embedded 18 dBi antenna, and a 2.4 GHz radio. Because of its outstanding feature set and affordable price, the EtherAnt provides the best value in the outdoor wireless industry.

The TeraStar EtherAnt works with any WiFi 802.11b compatible Access Point, and features true plug-and-play installation, allowing for rapid and scalable deployments! A key feature of this client is its ability to be upgraded in the field with our award-winning TurboCell® software, in the event the network needs to scale beyond even our super-charged 802.11b performance boundaries. TurboCell® significantly enhances performance of outdoor 802.11b systems through the use of adaptive dynamic polling, bandwidth allocation at the client, and packet aggregation. TurboCell® solves the hidden node problem inherent in adding nodes to outdoor networks.

With the TeraStar EtherAnt you don't have to worry about complicated client installations, no more worrying about driver conflicts with various OS, and, best of all, you don't have to open up the customer's computer! Simply plug the EtherAnt directly into the client computer's Ethernet adapter and you are ready to go.

Two versions of the TeraStar EtherAnt are available: the standard series EtherAnt with an integral 18 dBi gain flat panel antenna, and the TeraStar EtherAnt-LR with the addition of an integrated bi-directional fixed amplifier to boost range and improve reception. The WLAN device located in the antenna gets its power from the DC Power Injector which puts DC power onto the Ethernet cable. Also, because the radio is in the antenna, there is no coax cable loss! Up to 300 feet of Ethernet cable between the DC injector and the antenna can be used with no signal loss. Just plug the outdoor Ethernet cable (ordered separately) into the Cat 5 DC Injector, and then into the PC or Router, and you're done! Since it is FCC certified for nonprofessional installation, it is legal for the customer to do self-installation.

NOTE: The EtherAnt upgraded with TurboCell® can associate only to Base stations that run TurboCell® software. It does not work with 802.11b AP's.

(Also known as the Etherant-3-LR, The previous generation was the Etherant-II)

Features

• 802.11b radio, Ethernet Converter and amplifier built into the antenna
• Offers the maximum range possible
• Ideal solution for providing wireless Internet access to distance clients
• Communicates with any WiFi™ compatible Access Point
• Remotely Configurable and Manageable based on IP address
• Client Manager shows signal, noise and SNR level in dB
• Professional installation not required by FCC Part 15 Rules
• Connects directly into PCs without installing device drivers
• Supports direct connection to LANs
• Can be mounted in either vertical or horizontal polarization
• Mounts either to a wall or antenna mast up to 1 ¾ inch diameter.
• DC power for electronics in the antenna carried up the Ethernet cable.
• Flat panel antenna offers 18 dBi gain and 15° beamwidth
• Up to 4.5 Mbps actual throughput
• FCC Part 15 Certified for license-free operation- 11 channels (USA)
• Antenna is only one inch thick and 14 inches square
• Weatherproof: Designed and built for outdoor use
• Operating range: -20° C to +50° C

• Flat panel antenna with WLAN device and amplifier built-in
• Sturdy steel wall/mast tilt-bracket mount
• Cat 5 DC Power injector
• 110/220 VAC 50/60Hz Power Supply
• Client Manager Software