Proxim has introduced the GX60, an outdoor wireless radio platform designed for multi-gigabit connectivity in the unlicensed 60 GHz spectrum. The system operates across the 57 to 71 GHz band and supports a throughput of up to 2 Gbps in both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint network topologies.
The GX60 integrates a 16 dBi phased-array antenna with 3D beam-forming capability, providing a 90-degree azimuth coverage and up to 50 degrees in elevation. The integrated antenna is intended to simplify deployment and alignment, while optional antenna kits can be added to shift the platform from wide beam-steering operation to a more directional configuration. The maximum effective isotropic radiated power is listed at 38 dBm with the integrated antenna, increasing to as much as 60 dBm when optional antenna kits are used.
Wireless operation is based on a proprietary time-division multiple access protocol with dynamic station scheduling and time-division duplexing. Channel bandwidths are supported in full (2 GHz) and half (1 GHz) configurations, with available channels subject to national regulatory conditions. The platform can function either as an access point or as a client station and supports bridging modes over IPv4 and IPv6 networks, with VLAN features including management VLANs and QinQ double tagging.
On the wired side, the GX60 includes two Ethernet interfaces. One auto-MDI-X 2.5 Gbps port supports 802.3at Power-over-Ethernet input, while a second 1 Gbps port can provide PoE output to external devices, such as cameras. When PoE output is enabled, total system power consumption increases from 17 W to 41 W. The unit also supports failover behavior that can redirect traffic to the secondary Ethernet port if the radio link performance degrades, allowing the radio link to be backed up by another wireless system.
Security and management features are built into the platform. Encryption and authentication mechanisms are specified, including AES-based encryption and RADIUS support. Management access is provided through a web-based interface secured with TLS 1.3, along with SNMP (including version 3) and a RESTful API. Additional management services include syslog, network time protocol, and link layer discovery protocol.
The GX60 module is rated IP67 for outdoor use and has an enclosure measuring 130 × 120 × 55 mm. It is specified to operate across temperatures from –30 °C to +55 °C, at up to 100 percent relative humidity. Mechanical specifications list wind resistance up to 180 km/h, supporting installation in exposed outdoor environments.
The module has a mean time between failures of 450000 hours and is ideal for high-capacity fixed-access and backhaul applications serving homes, businesses, infrastructure, smart city networks, surveillance, public safety systems, and public Wi-Fi deployments using unlicensed 60 GHz spectrum. The GX60 package includes the radio unit with an integrated beamforming antenna, weatherproofing hardware, a power injector with region-specific power cords, and mounting components.