Tachyon TNA-303L-65: Compact 60 GHz Wireless with Fibre-Like Performance.

Fixed wireless continues to play a critical role in modern networks, especially where fibre is unavailable, impractical, or too costly to deploy. In this article, we take a closer look at the Tachyon TNA-303L-65, a compact 60 GHz point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PTMP) radio designed to deliver fibre-class speeds in outdoor environments. The TNA-303L-65 is ideally suited for wireless backhaul, client access links, or offloading congested sub-7 GHz spectrum, making it a versatile option for WISPs, enterprises, and service providers alike.

Product Overview

The Tachyon 303L is engineered to deliver high throughput, efficient operation, and a minimal physical footprint. Despite its compact size, it offers a robust feature set designed for reliable outdoor deployments.

Full 60 GHz Band Support
The unit supports the entire 60 GHz spectrum, covering 57–71 GHz, including channels 1–6 as well as half-channel options. This wide frequency support provides maximum flexibility during planning and deployment, particularly in dense environments. With real-world throughput of up to 1 Gbps, the 303L delivers genuine fibre-like performance—without the need to install fibre.

Wide Beam with Electronic Beam Steering
The TNA-303L-65 features an integrated 65-degree wide beam antenna, making it especially suitable for PTMP applications. It also includes electronic beam steering of ±4 degrees, creating an 8° × 8° steering envelope that simplifies aiming and alignment during installation. This beam steering capability helps reduce installation time while improving link reliability.

Connectivity and Power
On the hardware side, the unit includes:

• 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• 1 × USB Type-A port, typically used with a Wi-Fi dongle during installation or alignment

Power is supplied via active PoE, with a passive PoE injector included in the box. Maximum power consumption is approximately 15 W, making it an efficient solution for outdoor deployments.

Network and Management Features
The Tachyon 303L offers a strong set of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including:

• Transparent bridging
  
• VLAN support
  
• Traffic shaping (station mode)
  
• DHCP snooping
  
• IPv4 and IPv6 support

Management options are flexible and integrator-friendly, with access via:

• Web-based user interface
  
• SNMP
  
• RESTful API

Built for the Outdoors
Designed for fixed outdoor use, the unit operates across a wide temperature range of –30 °C to +55 °C. It is weatherproof and supplied with a pole or wall mounting solution, ensuring suitability for harsh environments.

 

What’s in the Box?

Inside the Tachyon TNA-303L-65 package, you’ll find everything needed to get started:

• Tachyon TNA-303L main unit
  • Approx. 13 cm tall and 12 cm wide
  • Lightweight design at just 425 g
• Mounting bracket / plate
  • Suitable for both pole and wall installations
    
• Passive PoE injector
• Quick start guide

Final Thoughts

The Tachyon TNA-303L-65 is a powerful yet compact 60 GHz radio that delivers fibre-class speeds in fixed wireless deployments. With wide-beam coverage, electronic beam steering, low power consumption, and flexible management options, it’s an excellent choice for modern high-capacity wireless networks.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether the Tachyon 303L is right for your application, please get in touch with the LinITX team on 01449 888000 or email sales@linitx.com