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Cisco MWR 1941-DC Mobile Wireless Edge Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC Router
Primary Uses of the MWR 1941-DC Router
The Cisco MWR 1941-DC provides connectivity options at the cell site through support of Cisco
network modules and WAN interface cards.
Figure 1-2
shows an example of the placement of and connections for the MWR 1941-DC in a Cell Site
DCN solution.
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MWR 1941-DC in an Cell Site DCN Solution
In the Cell Site DCN solution, the MWR 1941-DC provides a channelized T1/E1 interface to the BTS
and routes management and control traffic via one DS0 from a T1. In addition the MWR 1941-DC router
supports Asynchronous and Ethernet interfaces to monitored and controlled devices at the cell site.
Network Operations
Center
BTS Node B
DCN traffic
10/100 Base-T
T1/E1
MWR 1941-DC, 7200, 1/0 DACS
BSC/RNC
Voice circuits
T1/E1
Cisco MWR
1941-DC
Drop
and
Insert
T1/E1
10/100 Base-T
RF monitoring Unit
Microwave Equipment
Tower Light Controller
Battery System
Email access for trouble tickets
OSS network access
Database access for inventory and technical knowledge
Cisco IP SoftPhone or FXO/FXS VoIP for tech and support services
Web camera for Security
Local data archival
RS-232
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