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Ubiquiti Networks has announced the general availability of the XtremegeRange3 -- the world's first 3 GHz 802.11 Atheros-based mini-PCI radio module incorporating Ubiquiti's patent-pending Frequency Freedom Technology. The XR3 is available in three different models with frequency operation spanning 2.7 GHz to 3.7 GHz.

The XR3 was specifically designed for long-distance, outdoor broadband wireless applications and features high output power (400 mW), extended temperature operation, and an innovative receiver design, which provides excellent noise immunity and sensitivity performance.

The XR3 is fully compatible with the publicly available Atheros Linux MADWIFI driver and can instantly transform existing 802.11-based products into market-ready 3 GHz solutions by simply changing out the mini-PCI radio. The XR3 leverages a variety of advanced features including scalable channel bandwidths of 5/10/20/40 MHz, compression, and 256-bit AES security.

The company claims it is also a viable WiMAX replacement solution for OEMs and carriers as it is based on field-proven reliable hardware and software solutions from Atheros Communications tested to link beyond distances of 50 km and achieve TCP/IP data rates greater than 60 Mbps.