Abstract: A single unit with a backhaul interface and radio card able to support both metro cell outdoor (MCO) and metro radio outdoor (MRO) operations. The single unit includes a switch used to switch between these operational modes. The single unit is versatile from the standpoint that MCO or MRO operations may be selected at the time of installation, and this selection may be changed at any time while operating. The single unit configuration provides a low power MRO mode requiring up to 80% less power than the MCO mode, as the switching function of the single unit can power down all unused internal components and allow radio signals received at a backhaul interface to be exchanged directly with a radio card.

Abstract: A single unit with a backhaul interface and radio card able to support both metro cell outdoor (MCO) and metro radio outdoor (MRO) operations. The single unit includes a switch used to switch between these operational modes. The single unit is versatile from the standpoint that MCO or MRO operations may be selected at the time of installation, and this selection may be changed at any time while operating. The single unit configuration provides a low power MRO mode requiring up to 80% less power than the MCO mode, as the switching function of the single unit can power down all unused internal components and allow radio signals received at a backhaul interface to be exchanged directly with a radio card.

Abstract: The baseband unit includes a first Radio Frequency (RF) coverage unit, a second RF coverage unit, and an interface unit. The first RF coverage unit is configured to communicate with RF devices according to a first communication protocol. The second RF coverage unit is configured to communicate with the RF devices according to a second communication protocol different than the first communication protocol. Further, the interface unit is configured to selectively interface one of the first and second coverage units with the RF devices.

Abstract: The baseband unit includes a first Radio Frequency (RF) coverage unit, a second RF coverage unit, and an interface unit. The first RF coverage unit is configured to communicate with RF devices according to a first communication protocol. The second RF coverage unit is configured to communicate with the RF devices according to a second communication protocol different than the first communication protocol. Further, the interface unit is configured to selectively interface one of the first and second coverage units with the RF devices.

Abstract: A system and method distributes wireless signals to areas remote from a base station by incorporating a backplane fiber card connected to a backplane in a base station and a radio fiber card connected to a radio. The backplane fiber card and the radio fiber card are connected together by one or more fiber links, which carry signals between the two fiber cards. The radio can therefore be placed at any location within the length of the fiber link, remote from the backplane. The backplane fiber card can be plugged into a radio card slot in the backplane. In one embodiment, the fiber cards have connectors that connect to standard backplane and radio structures, allowing the invention to be incorporated in existing systems without any modifications to the radio or the backplane itself.