Question 1

Is 60 GHz really reliable through weather?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and we have the deployment data to prove it. AirWave uses adaptive 16QAM/QPSK modulation that automatically adjusts to atmospheric conditions, maintaining link integrity through rain, dust, and humidity. Across deployments in Saudi Arabia — including coastal Red Sea Global sites and inland Riyadh networks — AirWave links have sustained 99.99%+ availability through summer heat, dust storms, and monsoon-tail conditions. The '60 GHz is fragile' reputation is largely outdated; modern 60 GHz radios with proper link planning perform comparably to lower-frequency wireless, with engineered margins for weather.

Question 2

How does AirWave compare to fibre?

Accepted Answer

Where fibre can be deployed, fibre is excellent — but it requires civil works, permits, and trenching that often take years. AirWave delivers fibre-class throughput (up to 4.4 Gbps proven) and fibre-class latency (sub-millisecond) without trenching, in days instead of years. For mainland-to-island, mainland-to-remote-site, heritage zones, and high-cost trenching environments, AirWave is often the only viable carrier-grade option. Most large deployments use both: fibre where it makes sense, AirWave where it doesn't.

Question 3

How does AirWave compare to licensed microwave?

Accepted Answer

Licensed microwave is reliable but slow to deploy and expensive — spectrum licenses, regulatory approvals, and equipment costs add up quickly. AirWave operates in license-free 60 GHz spectrum globally, eliminating spectrum fees and most regulatory delays. For typical deployments under 10 km, AirWave delivers comparable or better throughput than licensed microwave at a fraction of the total cost and a fraction of the deployment time.

Question 4

What's typical deployment time per link?

Accepted Answer

A typical PtP backbone link can move from site survey to commissioning in days. PtMP sectors with multiple endpoints take longer depending on installation logistics, but a complete sector serving 10-20 endpoints is typically commissioned in 1-2 weeks. Compare that to 6-24 months for fibre or 3-6 months for licensed microwave with full spectrum coordination.

Question 5

How does AirWave integrate with our existing NOC?

Accepted Answer

WaveView, our network management system, supports SNMP integration with standard NOC platforms. Live link status, throughput, RSSI, alarms, and topology can all be exported to your existing monitoring infrastructure. For carriers and large operators, we provide API access for deeper integration into custom OSS/BSS systems.

Question 6

What's the warranty and support model?

Accepted Answer

All AirWave hardware ships with a standard manufacturer warranty. Atheer provides direct support for large enterprise, carrier, and giga-project accounts, with regional distributor support for all other deployments. Service-level agreements are available for mission-critical networks — contact our team to discuss specifics for your region and use case.

Question 7

Can we run a pilot before full deployment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most strategic accounts begin with a paid pilot — typically a single PtP link or a small PtMP sector — to validate performance in your specific environment before scaling. Pilots are scoped collaboratively with your network engineering team and Atheer's solutions team.

Question 8

Do you sell direct or through distributors?

Accepted Answer

Both. AirWave is sold primarily through our regional distributor network; large enterprise, carrier, and giga-project accounts are typically handled directly by Atheer. The fastest path is to request a demo — we'll route your inquiry to the right team or partner based on your region and project.

Fibre-class connectivity. Without the fibre.

60 GHz carrier-grade wireless platform engineered for wireless ISPs, enterprises, and carrier networks that cannot compromise on range or throughput at scale.

Aggregate Throughput

Max PtP Range

Antenna Gain (Ultra)

Simultaneous Clients (Beam)

Two products.
One platform.

AirWave Beam

AirWave Ultra

Built for the field.

Ultra-Long-Range 60 GHz

90° Sector Coverage

Multi-Interface Backhaul

Integrated GPS

AirWave Specifications

WaveView

WavePlan