AirNode FAQ
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
    • What are AirNodes?
    • The World Mobile Network
    • AirNode’s role in Wireless DePIN
  • Getting Started
    • Overview of roles
    • Eligibility and requirements
  • AirNode Models
    • Types of AirNodes
  • Roles and Responsibilities
    • AirNode Operators
    • AirNode Hosts
    • AirNode Host-Operators
  • Installation and Setup (Host-Operators)
    • Pre-installation checklist
    • Step-by-step installation guide
    • Troubleshooting common installation issues
    • AirNode Maintenance
  • Earnings and Rewards
    • How rewards are calculated
    • Tax considerations
  • Dashboard Guide
    • Accessing the dashboard
    • Understanding key metrics
  • Insurance and Liability
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  • Community and Support
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  1. AirNode Models

Types of AirNodes

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Last updated 5 months ago

Each AirNode model differs in range, power consumption and setup requirements. There are primarily three categories of AirNode in the World Mobile network:

  • Wi-Fi AirNodes: Wi-Fi AirNodes cover small areas, up to a 100m radius, providing network access for individuals, families, and companies.

  • CBRS AirNodes: CBRS AirNodes use high-frequency signals that are ideal for connecting towns and rural clusters of homes and businesses. They offer fast speeds and aid capacity in densely populated areas.

  • Band 71 AirNodes: Band 71 AirNodes operate on low-frequency, long-range signals, in MHz ranges historically used for TV. They provide 'overwatch' coverage, ensuring connectivity across wide-ranging distances while supporting both CBRS and Wi-Fi AirNodes.

Here is an overview of all available AirNode models.

*Throughput is slightly different from line rate. Line rate, often called the 'wire speed', is the maximum speed at which data can be transmitted over a network channel. This rate is theoretically the highest possible speed that any given network medium can support. Throughput is the real amount of data successfully sent and received over a network. **Pricing of the Spark depends on pieces purchased:

  • 1-10 units: $62.99 each

  • 11-149 units: $52.99 each

  • 150-1000 units: $49.99 each

  • GDPA pricing (partner level): $47.50 each

You can purchase up to 500 Spark AirNodes at once.

You need to purchase in groups of five. E.g. You may purchase 5 or 10 Sparks, but not 3 or 7.