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Rectangular outdoor wireless bridge unit, light grey finish, pole-mount brackets visible

Cambium Networks

Cambium Networks N110082L103A PTP 820C 42 GHz Wireless Bridge

SKU CH-DR1W-9DM5Q

A 42 GHz wireless bridge delivering 1.66 Gbit/s throughput with MIMO technology for licensed microwave backhaul

  • Licensed microwave backhaul at 42 GHz frequency
  • 66 Gbit/s throughput with MIMO technology
  • Software-upgradable capacity up to 2 Gbps via dual-core design
  • Industry-leading spectral efficiency using 2048QAM modulation
  • Flexible deployment with all-indoor, split-mount, all-outdoor options

Cambium Networks PTP 820C 42 GHz Bridge

The Cambium Networks PTP 820C is a licensed microwave backhaul platform operating at 42 GHz. It delivers up to 1.66 Gbit/s throughput using MIMO technology and 2048QAM modulation. Designed for telecom operators and ISPs, it provides high-capacity wireless transport for mobile backhaul and enterprise connectivity.

Suited for licensed PtP backhaul deployments

This unit fits network engineers building point-to-point links in the 42 GHz band who need spectral efficiency and software-upgradable capacity. It is not for unlicensed band installations, Wi-Fi access, or short-range campus bridging. Buyers without spectrum licences or line-of-sight paths should look at alternative wireless technologies.

42 GHz operating frequency decides compatibility

The radio operates exclusively in the 42 GHz licensed spectrum band, so the link plan must match this frequency allocation. Regulatory approval and frequency coordination are mandatory before deployment. Confirm your national band plan supports 42 GHz PtP microwave use before purchasing this bridge.

Highlights

  • Licensed microwave backhaul at 42 GHz frequency
  • 66 Gbit/s throughput with MIMO technology
  • Software-upgradable capacity up to 2 Gbps via dual-core design
  • Industry-leading spectral efficiency using 2048QAM modulation
  • Flexible deployment with all-indoor, split-mount, all-outdoor options

Specifications

BrandCambium Networks

Questions about this item

How is the PTP 820C mounted and aligned on a 42 GHz link, and what step do installers often miss?

The 820C supports all-indoor, split-mount and all-outdoor configurations; the step often missed is precise azimuth and elevation alignment using a calibrated meter because 42 GHz beams are extremely narrow.

Which components of the 820C wireless bridge typically need replacement after years of outdoor exposure?

The integrated radio unit and external antennas are the parts most likely to require replacement after prolonged weather exposure; the dual-core platform itself is designed for software-based capacity upgrades.

What throughput ceiling appears first on a sustained 42 GHz MIMO link using 2048QAM?

The 1.66 Gbit/s licensed capacity is the first hard limit under continuous load; the platform can reach 2 Gbps only after a software upgrade and favourable link conditions.

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