Siklu $400 Compact 60GHz Radio
Siklu first entered the video surveillance market with a $6,000 per link solution, is now aiming down market with their newest 60GHz wireless radios, adding a lower cost, smaller radio to the MultiHaul product family.
In this report, based on discussions with Siklu, we examine the new radio offering, including:
- What Are The Limitations Of Lower Cost Radios
- What Verticals Are They Targeting
- What Are The Advantages/Challenges to 60GHz
- How Is Their Hardware Managed
- How Much Does A Full Link Cost
- How Will Ubiquiti Offering 60GHz Systems Impact Siklu
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Advantage - ***** **********
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Disadvantage - ***** *****
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Advantage - ****** *********/*** ************
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Auto ********* *******
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Cloud ****** ******* **********
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Compared ** ********
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60GHz ********
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