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Powered by the Stratum Series POINT TO POINT — SX5 and SX3
The Stratum X5 (SX5) series is Proxim Wireless’ most advanced platform for outdoor broadband connectivity, purpose-built for both Point-to-Point (PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) applications. Designed for high-capacity backhaul, last-mile access, and network extension, the SX5 leverages powerful 4×4 MIMO technology, robust security, and flexible configuration to meet the demands of service providers, enterprises, and government networks.
Ultra-High-Performance Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Radio
Product Snapshot
The Stratum™ X5 – 5GHz is the first in a new series of ultra-high-performance radio endpoints.
Radio: 5 GHz, 4x4 MIMO point-to-point
Throughput: >1.5 Gbps TCP / 1.8 Gbps UDP
Applications: High-capacity backhaul, mission-critical wireless links
Key Benefits
MIMO 4x4:4 Mode – A 20 MHz channel doubles throughput compared to typical 2x2 PTP radios.
MIMO 4x4:2 Mode – Antenna diversity improves link stability in harsh environments.
Features
Wideband radio: 5.150 – 5.850 GHz
2.5 Gbps Ethernet + optional 10 Gbps SFP+
AES 128-bit encryption (upgradeable to AES-256)
Full tilt & swivel mounting kit
Flexible antenna options (integrated or external)
Advanced Interference Management
Proxim ClearConnect™ combines multiple dynamic technologies for best-in-class interference mitigation.
Flexible & Secure Management
Proxim BlueConnect™ (Bluetooth mobile management)
TLS 1.3 Web GUI, SSH 2.0 CLI, SNMP v3
Compatible with ProximVision® Advanced
Rugged Reliability
IP67-rated metal enclosure
Withstands high winds, salt, and temperature extremes
Product Models
SX5-1040A-WD: Connectorized, RP-SMA (external antennas)
SX5-1042A-WD: Integrated 19° quad-pol panel antenna + RP-SMA
AES-256 Upgrade License: SX5-104xA-AES256-UPG
Interfaces
1× RJ45 2.5 Gbps Ethernet (PoE in)
1× RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet (PoE out)
1× SFP+ port (10 Gbps fiber/copper)
Wireless protocol: WORP®
Radio
MIMO: 2x2:2 and 4x4:4
Modulation: OFDM BPSK to QAM1024
Frequencies: 5.150 – 5.925 GHz (country dependent)
Channel Sizes: 20, 40, 80 MHz (future: 80+80 / 160 MHz)
TX Power: Up to 29 dBm (quad chain)
Throughput:
Dual Stream: 223 / 435 / 755 Mbps (20/40/80 MHz)
Quad Stream: 442 / 820 / 1581 Mbps (20/40/80 MHz)
Antennas
SX5-1040A: Four RP-SMA connectors
SX5-1042A: Integrated 4x4 MIMO 18 dBi panel antenna (19°) + RP-SMA connectors
Management
Bluetooth (BlueConnect™), Web GUI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
Spectrum analyzer, Syslog, SNTP, multi-language interface
Security
AES 128 (AES 256 optional)
Radius authentication, MAC ACL, VLAN & QoS provisioning
Networking
Bridge mode (routing via future firmware)
IPv4 & IPv6
VLAN 802.1Q (transparent, trunk, QinQ)
Power
IEEE 802.3at/bt compliant
Consumption: 14–25 W (mode dependent)
Environmental
Operating: -40° to +60°C
Storage: -50° to +70°C
Humidity: 100% condensing
IP67, wind survival: 180 km/h (112.5 mph)
Physical
SX5-1040A: 250×220×62 mm, 1.6 kg
SX5-1042A: 371×371×97 mm, 3.0 kg
Certifications
USA: FCC Part 15, Subparts B, C, E
Canada: ICES-003, RSS-247
Europe: EN 55032/35, EN 301/302 series (RED)
UK: UKCA equivalents
Safety
IEC/EN/UL/CSA 62368-1
Package Contents
Radio unit (SX5-1040A or SX5-1042A)
Weatherproofing caps (3 or 5)
Cable glands (×2), power injector + cords
Full-axis mounting kit, grounding kit
Quick Installation Guide
MTBF & Warranty
450,000 hours
2-year warranty (ServPak extended support available)
6 GHz SX5 – PTP
The Stratum™ X5 – 6GHz is a high-performance point-to-point radio designed for ultra-reliable backhaul.
Radio: 6 GHz, 4x4 MIMO point-to-point
Throughput: >1.5 Gbps TCP / 1.8 Gbps UDP
Applications: High-capacity backhaul, spectrum-efficient links
Key Benefits
MIMO 4x4:4 Mode – A 20 MHz channel doubles throughput vs. typical 2x2 radios.
MIMO 4x4:2 Mode – Antenna diversity delivers improved stability in challenging environments.
Features
Wideband radio: 5.925 – 7.125 GHz
2.5 Gbps Ethernet + optional 10 Gbps SFP+
AES 128-bit encryption (upgradeable to AES-256)
Full tilt & swivel mounting kit
Integrated or connectorized antenna options
Advanced Interference Management
Proxim ClearConnect™ integrates multiple dynamic technologies for superior interference mitigation.
Rugged Reliability
IP67-rated metal enclosure
Withstands high winds, salt, and extreme temperatures
Product Models
SX5-2040A-WD: Connectorized, RP-SMA (external antennas)
SX5-2042A-WD: Integrated 19° quad-pol panel antenna
AES-256 Upgrade License: SX5-204xA-AES256-UPG
Specifications
1× RJ45 2.5 Gbps Ethernet (PoE in)
1× RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet (PoE out)
1× SFP+ port (10 Gbps fiber/copper)
Wireless protocol: WORP®
MIMO: 2x2:2 and 4x4:4
Modulation: OFDM BPSK to QAM4096
Frequencies:
SX5-2040A: 5.925 – 7.125 GHz
SX5-2042A: 5.925 – 6.425 GHz
Channel Sizes: 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz (future: 80+80 MHz)
TX Power: Up to 27 dBm (quad chain)
Throughput:
Dual Stream: 298 / 565 / 1095 Mbps (20/40/80 MHz)
Quad Stream: 573 / 1074 / 1787 Mbps (20/40/80 MHz)
SX5-2040A: Four RP-SMA connectors
SX5-2042A: Integrated 4x4 MIMO 18 dBi panel antenna (19°)
Bluetooth (BlueConnect™), Web GUI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
Spectrum analyzer, Syslog, SNTP, multi-language interface
AES 128 (AES 256 optional)
Radius authentication, MAC ACL, VLAN & QoS provisioning
Bridge mode (routing via future firmware)
IPv4 & IPv6
VLAN 802.1Q (transparent, trunk, QinQ)
IEEE 802.3at/bt compliant
Consumption: 14–25 W (mode dependent)
Operating: -40° to +60°C
Storage: -50° to +70°C
Humidity: 100% condensing
IP67, wind survival: 180 km/h (112.5 mph)
SX5-2040A: 250×220×62 mm, 1.6 kg
SX5-2042A: 371×371×97 mm, 3.0 kg
USA/Canada: FCC Part 15, ICES-003
Europe: EN 55032/35, EN 301/302 series (RED)
UK: UKCA equivalents
IEC/EN/UL/CSA 62368-1
Radio unit (SX5-2040A or SX5-2042A)
Weatherproofing caps (3 or 1)
Cable glands (×2), power injector + cords
Full-axis mounting kit, grounding kit
Quick Installation Guide
450,000 hours
2-year warranty (ServPak extended support available)
6 GHz SX3 – PTP
Product Snapshot
The Stratum™ X3 Quickbridge® – 5GHz is a MIMO 2x2 point-to-point solution that delivers up to 1 Gbps throughput. Designed as a bridge-in-a-box, each Quickbridge® kit comes with two pre-configured radios paired and ready for rapid deployment.
Radio: 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO point-to-point
Throughput: Up to 1 Gbps
Applications: Medium-to-long-range backhaul, rapid deployment links
Enclosure: IP67-rated metal, -40°C to +60°C
Key Benefits
Pre-paired Quickbridge® kit for fast setup
Integrated or connectorized antenna options
AES 128-bit encryption (upgradeable to AES-256)
Wideband radio: 5.150 – 5.850 GHz
Compact, rugged design with full tilt/swivel mounting kit
Advanced Interference Management
WORP® Protocol – Dynamic, asynchronous bandwidth allocation for optimized performance.
ClearConnect® – Integrated interference mitigation technologies for dense RF environments.
Flexible & Secure Management
Proxim BlueConnect™ – Bluetooth-enabled mobile app
TLS 1.3 Web GUI, SSH 2.0 CLI, SNMP v3
Compatible with ProximVision® Advanced
Rugged Reliability
IP67-rated aluminum enclosure
Resists wind (180 km/h), salt, and extreme weather
MTBF >450,000 hours
Product Models
SX3-1020A-WD: Connectorized, RP-SMA (external antennas) – PN: 907-00020
SX3-1021A-WD: Integrated 22 dBi dual-pol 10° antenna + RP-SMA connectors – PN: 907-00014
AES-256 Upgrade License: SX3-102xA-QB-AES256-UPG – PN: 997-00068
Specifications
Interfaces
1× RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet (PoE in)
1× RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet (PoE out)
1× RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet
Wireless protocol: WORP®
Radio
MIMO: 2x2:2
Modulation: OFDM BPSK to QAM1024
Frequency Range: 5.150 – 5.850 GHz
Channel Sizes: 20, 40, 80 MHz (future: 80+80, 160 MHz)
TX Power: Up to 27 dBm (dual chain)
Throughput
20 MHz: 223 Mbps
40 MHz: 435 Mbps
80 MHz: 755 Mbps
Antennas
SX3-1020A: Two RP-SMA connectors
SX3-1021A: Integrated 22 dBi dual-pol 10° panel antenna + two RP-SMA connectors (switchable)
Management
Bluetooth (BlueConnect™), Web GUI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
Spectrum analyzer, Syslog, SNTP
Multi-language web interface (EN, FR, ES, CN)
Security
AES 128 (AES 256 optional)
Radius authentication, MAC ACL, VLAN & QoS provisioning
Networking
Bridge & routing modes
IPv4 & IPv6
VLAN 802.1Q (transparent, trunk, QinQ)
DHCP server/relay, NAT, PPPoE
Power
IEEE 802.3at compliant
Consumption: 14–17 W
Environmental
Operating: -40° to +60°C
Storage: -50° to +70°C
Humidity: 100% condensing
IP67, wind survival: 180 km/h (112.5 mph)
Physical
SX3-1020A: 250×220×62 mm, 1.6 kg
SX3-1021A: 305×305×77 mm, 2.2 kg
Certifications (Pending)
USA/Canada: FCC Part 15, ICES-003, RSS-247
Europe: EN 55032/35, EN 301/302 series (RED)
UK: UKCA equivalents
Safety
IEC/EN/UL/CSA 62368-1
Package Contents
Each Quickbridge® kit includes two units (paired as a link):
Radios (SX3-1020A or SX3-1021A)
Weatherproofing caps (1 or 3)
Cable glands (×2), power injector + cords
Full-axis mounting kit, grounding kit
Quick Installation Guide
MTBF & Warranty
450,000 hours
2-year warranty (ServPak extended support available)
6 GHz SX3 – PTP
The Stratum™ X3 Quickbridge® – 6GHz is a MIMO 2x2 point-to-point solution delivering up to 1 Gbps throughput. Ideal for long-range, high-capacity backhaul, the Quickbridge® kit ships as a pair of pre-configured units, ready for immediate deployment.
Radio: 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO point-to-point
Throughput: Up to 1 Gbps
Applications: Long-range, secure Ethernet backhaul
Enclosure: IP67-rated metal, -40°C to +60°C
Pre-paired Quickbridge® kit for rapid setup
Integrated or connectorized antenna options
Wideband radio: 5.925 – 7.125 GHz
AES 128-bit encryption (upgradeable to AES-256)
Triple 1 Gbps Ethernet (PoE in + PoE out)
Rugged, compact design with full tilt/swivel mounting kit
Advanced Interference Management
WORP® Protocol – Dynamic, asynchronous traffic allocation.
ClearConnect™ – Integrated interference mitigation suite.
Proxim BlueConnect™ (Bluetooth mobile management)
TLS 1.3 Web GUI, SSH 2.0 CLI, SNMP v3
Compatible with ProximVision® Advanced
IP67-rated metal housing
Resistant to high winds (180 km/h), salt, and temperature extremes
MTBF >450,000 hours
Product Models
SX3-2020A-WD: Connectorized, RP-SMA (external antennas) – PN: 907-00023
SX3-2021A-WD: Integrated 23 dBi dual-pol 8.5° panel antenna + RP-SMA connectors – PN: 907-00017
AES-256 Upgrade License: SX3-202xA-QB-AES256-UPG – PN: 997-00070
1× RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet (PoE in)
1× RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet (PoE out)
1× RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet
Wireless protocol: WORP®
MIMO: 2x2:2
Modulation: OFDM BPSK to QAM1024
Frequency Range: 5.925 – 7.125 GHz
Channel Sizes: 20, 40, 80 MHz (future: 160 MHz)
TX Power: Up to 27 dBm (dual chain)
Throughput:
20 MHz: 223 Mbps
40 MHz: 435 Mbps
80 MHz: 755 Mbps
SX3-2020A: Two RP-SMA connectors
SX3-2021A: Integrated 23 dBi dual-pol 8.5° panel antenna + two RP-SMA connectors (switchable)
Bluetooth (BlueConnect™), Web GUI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
Spectrum analyzer, Syslog, SNTP
Multi-language web interface (EN, FR, ES, CN)
AES 128 (AES 256 optional)
Radius authentication, MAC ACL, VLAN & QoS provisioning
Bridge mode (routing in future firmware)
IPv4 & IPv6
VLAN 802.1Q (transparent, trunk, QinQ)
IEEE 802.3at compliant
Consumption: 14–17 W
Operating: -40° to +60°C
Storage: -50° to +70°C
Humidity: 100% condensing
IP67, wind survival: 180 km/h (112.5 mph)
SX3-2020A: 250×220×62 mm, 1.6 kg
SX3-2021A: 305×305×90 mm, 2.4 kg
USA/Canada: FCC Part 15, ICES-003, RSS-247
Europe: EN 55032/35, EN 301/302 series (RED)
UK: UKCA equivalents
IEC/EN/UL/CSA 62368-1
Each Quickbridge® kit includes two units (paired as a link):
Radios (SX3-2020A or SX3-2021A)
Weatherproofing caps (1 or 3)
Cable glands (×2), power injector + cords
Full-axis mounting kit, grounding kit
Quick Installation Guide
450,000 hours
2-year warranty (ServPak extended support available)