Mimosa B5c
The Mimosa B5c is a high-performance connectorised point-to-point radio, delivering fibre-like speed and reliability over wireless. Combining 802.11ac technology with advanced 4x4:4 MIMO, the B5c achieves up to 1.7 Gbps PHY throughput, using dual 20 MHz channels. Designed for flexibility, it features 2× N-type connectors, allowing pairing with any dual-polarised antenna to suit your deployment needs.
Powered by Mimosa’s Dual Link technology, the B5c intelligently load-balances across non-contiguous channels, maintaining stable performance even in high-interference environments. Real-time and historical spectrum analysis allows the radio to make smart, dynamic adjustments, while the Auto Everything feature automatically tunes frequency, channel width, and power levels for optimal link performance—though manual control remains an option for advanced users.
Whether used in rural backhaul or urban network expansion, the Mimosa B5c offers scalable, cost-effective gigabit connectivity with enterprise-grade dependability.
Tech Specs
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Max Throughput | Up to 1.5 Gbps IP aggregate UL/DL (1.7 Gbps PHY) |
| Low Latency | <1 ms in Auto Mode |
| Wireless Protocols | TDMA, TDMA-FD |
| Radio | |
| MIMO & Modulation | 4x4:4 MIMO OFDM up to 256QAM |
| Bandwidth | Single or Dual 20/40/80 MHz channels |
| Frequency Range | 4900–6200 MHz restricted by country of operation ‘new’ US/FCC 5600–5650 support |
| Max Output Power | 30 dBm (2-stream) 27 dBm (4-stream) |
| Sensitivity (MCS 0) | -87 dBm @ 80 MHz -90 dBm @ 40 MHz -93 dBm @ 20 MHz |
| Power | |
| Max Power Consumption | 20 W |
| System Power Method | 48 V DC 802.3 at compliant power injectors |
| System Lightning & ESD Protection | 6 kV |
| PoE Power Supply | Passive POE compliant, 48-56 V Power over Ethernet supply with IEC61000-4-5 surge protection |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | Height: 267 mm (10.5”) Width: 158 mm (6.2”) Depth: 74 mm (3”) |
| Weight | 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) |
| Enclosure Characteristics | Outdoor UV stabilized plastic Aluminum mounting panel |
| Wind Survivability | 200 km/h (125 mph) |
| Wind Loading | 9.89 kg @ 160 km/h (21.8 lbs @ 100 mph) |
| Mounting | Dual standard pole straps for 30 mm (1.18”) to 90 mm (3.54”) OD pipes |
| Connector Type | Female Type N (x2), intended for use with dual polarization antenna |
| Environmental | |
| Outdoor Ingress Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to 131°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 100% condensing |
| Operating Altitude | 4,420 m (14,500’) maximum |
| Shock & Vibration | ETS 300-019-2-4 class 4M5 |
| Features | |
| Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000-BASE-T |
| Dual Link Operation | 2 independent dual-stream radios operating on non-contiguous frequencies; Automatic load balancing of traffic across 4 total MIMO streams with individual stream encoding up to 256 QAM |
| Management Services | Mimosa cloud monitoring and management; SNMPv2 & Syslog legacy monitoring; HTTPS; HTML5 based Web UI (2.4 GHz WiFi management module no longer available as of February 2021) |
| Smart Spectrum Management | Active scan monitors/logs ongoing RF interference across channels (no service impact); Dynamic auto-optimization of channel and bandwidth use |
| Security | 128-bit AES PSK with hardware acceleration |
| QoS | Supports 4 pre-configured QoS levels |
| GPS Location | GNSS-1 (GPS + GLONASS) |
| Collocation Synchronization | 1PPS GPS TX/RX synchronization for collocated co-channel radios; Adjustable up/downstream bandwidth ratio |
| Regulatory & Compliance | |
| Approvals | FCC Part 15.407 and Part 90Y, IC RSS210 and RSS111, CE, ETSI 301 893/302 502 |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| Safety | UL/EC/EN 60950-1 + CSA-22.2 |
FAQs
Q1: What is the Mimosa B5c Radio and what is it used for?
A: The Mimosa B5c Radio is an outdoor wireless backhaul radio designed for long‑range, high‑throughput connectivity. It’s commonly used for fixed wireless access, point‑to‑point (PtP), and point‑to‑multipoint (PtMP) links in service provider and enterprise networks.
Q2: What frequency range does the Mimosa B5c Radio operate in?
A: The B5c operates in the 5 GHz band, delivering strong performance in less congested spectrum and enabling high‑speed wireless links with reduced interference compared to lower frequency alternatives.
Q3: How is the Mimosa B5c powered and connected?
A: This radio is typically powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows a single cable to deliver both power and data. It connects to antennas or other radios to create long‑range wireless links.
Q4: What applications is the Mimosa B5c Radio suitable for?
A: The B5c is ideal for wireless ISP backhaul, campus networks, rural broadband links, and enterprise PtP/PtMP installations where reliable, high‑throughput wireless connectivity is required over distance.
Q5: What physical and environmental features does the Mimosa B5c Radio offer?
A: The B5c has a rugged outdoor housing designed to withstand harsh conditions and temperature extremes. It supports pole or mast mounting for secure installation and long‑term outdoor performance in fixed wireless networks.