Cambium Force 4625 6 GHz in Lebanon — First Look
Cambium ePMP Force 4625: 6 GHz Fixed Wireless Arrives in Lebanon
The Cambium ePMP Force 4625 is the first 6 GHz subscriber module available at HI-GAIN for Lebanese WISPs and fixed wireless operators. Operating in the 5.925–7.125 GHz band with 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) technology, 160 MHz channel width, and a 25 dBi integrated dish antenna, the Force 4625 opens up a clean, uncongested spectrum band that has never been used for fixed wireless broadband in Lebanon.
For operators drowning in 5 GHz interference on Beirut rooftops and struggling with subscriber density limits on existing ePMP 3000 and ePMP 4000 networks, the 6 GHz band offers 1,200 MHz of new spectrum — more than double what is available in the entire 5 GHz UNII band.
HI-GAIN stocks the Cambium Force 4625 at our Dora, Beirut warehouse. Contact us at +961 3 337 666 for pricing and regulatory guidance on 6 GHz deployment in Lebanon.
Force 4625 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Force 4625 |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 5,925–7,125 MHz |
| Technology | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Channel Widths | 20 / 40 / 80 / 160 MHz |
| Modulation | Up to 4096 QAM |
| Max Throughput (PTP) | Up to 2 Gbps |
| Max Throughput (PMP) | Up to 1 Gbps per subscriber |
| Latency (ePTP mode) | <5 ms |
| Antenna | 25 dBi integrated dish |
| Ethernet Ports | 1x Gigabit RJ45 + 1x SFP+ (10G) |
| Enclosure Rating | IP67 |
Why 6 GHz Changes the Game for Lebanese WISPs
Clean Spectrum — No Legacy Interference
Lebanon's 5 GHz band (5.150–5.850 GHz) is saturated. Every MikroTik SXT, Ubiquiti LiteBeam, and consumer WiFi router shares this spectrum. On a typical Beirut rooftop, a spectrum analyzer shows 20–30 active networks across UNII-1 through UNII-3. The noise floor sits at -80 dBm or worse, crushing link budgets and forcing operators to run narrow 20 MHz channels that cap throughput at 100–200 Mbps.
The 6 GHz band (5.925–7.125 MHz) is virtually empty in Lebanon. No legacy consumer devices operate there. No existing WISPs have deployed there. A Force 4625 subscriber module connecting to a Cambium ePMP 4600 access point at 160 MHz channel width achieves throughput that would require four separate 5 GHz links on congested spectrum.
1,200 MHz of New Spectrum
The 6 GHz band provides approximately 1,200 MHz of usable bandwidth — more than the roughly 500 MHz available across all 5 GHz UNII bands combined. This means Lebanese WISPs can run multiple 160 MHz channels simultaneously without overlap, supporting high-density subscriber bases in Beirut, Tripoli, and Jounieh.
4096 QAM and 160 MHz Channels
The 802.11ax standard used by the Force 4625 supports 4096 QAM modulation (12-bit) — double the 1024 QAM of Wi-Fi 6 on 5 GHz. Combined with 160 MHz channels, this delivers up to 2 Gbps per PTP link. For a WISP backhaul between a hilltop tower and a distribution point in a Beirut neighborhood, one Force 4625 pair replaces two or three 5 GHz backhaul radios.
Force 4625 vs Force 4600C: Integrated vs Connectorized
Cambium offers two subscriber module form factors in the 6 GHz Force series. The Force 4625 has a 25 dBi integrated dish, while the Force 4600C is connectorized with 2x RP-SMA connectors for external antenna attachment.
| Feature | Force 4625 | Force 4600C |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna | 25 dBi integrated dish | Connectorized (2x RP-SMA) |
| Frequency Range | 5,925–7,125 MHz | 5,725–7,125 MHz |
| MIMO | 2x2 MIMO/OFDMA | 2x2 MIMO/OFDMA |
| Max Throughput (PTP) | Up to 2 Gbps | Up to 2 Gbps |
| Ethernet + SFP+ | 1x GbE + 1x SFP+ (10G) | 1x GbE + 1x SFP+ (10G) |
| Deployment Speed | Fast (self-contained unit) | Slower (antenna selection and cabling) |
| Best For | Standard subscriber installs, rapid rollout | Long-range links, custom antenna gain requirements |
Force 4625 for Rapid Subscriber Deployment
The Force 4625's integrated 25 dBi dish makes it the go-to choice for WISP subscriber installs. A technician arrives at a customer's rooftop, mounts the unit on a pole, aligns it toward the sector AP, and powers it via PoE. No antenna selection, no cable loss calculations, no separate mounting hardware. For a Lebanese WISP adding 10–20 subscribers per week across Beirut and Mount Lebanon, this speed advantage compounds into significant labor savings.
Force 4600C for Custom Deployments
The 4600C accepts external antennas via RP-SMA connectors. Use it when you need higher gain than 25 dBi for long-range links, or when you need to integrate with existing antenna infrastructure. Its frequency range extends down to 5.725 GHz, overlapping with the upper 5 GHz band for backward compatibility with mixed-band deployments.
The ePMP 4600 Access Point: The Tower Side
The Force 4625 and 4600C subscriber modules connect to the Cambium ePMP 4600 access point on the tower. The ePMP 4600 AP operates in the 6 GHz band with 4x4 MU-MIMO, dual overlapping sectors, and downlink beamsteering. It delivers up to 4 Gbps aggregate capacity across as many as 120 subscribers. An SFP+ port provides 10 Gbps backhaul to the tower switch or router.
This AP-to-subscriber architecture scales efficiently: one ePMP 4600 AP sector serves dozens of Force 4625 subscribers, each receiving up to 1 Gbps depending on distance, signal quality, and subscriber plan configuration.
Planning a 6 GHz Deployment in Lebanon
Regulatory Considerations
The 6 GHz band's regulatory status varies by country. Lebanese operators should verify current spectrum allocation with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) before deployment. HI-GAIN's engineering team can advise on the latest regulatory status and help plan deployments that comply with local requirements. Contact us for a consultation.
Propagation Characteristics
6 GHz signals attenuate faster than 5 GHz over distance and through obstacles. Free-space path loss at 6.5 GHz is approximately 2.5 dB higher than at 5.5 GHz for the same distance. This means the Force 4625's 25 dBi integrated dish is critical — it compensates for the additional path loss. Practical deployment ranges in Lebanon: 3–8 km line-of-sight for PMP subscriber links, 10–15 km for PTP backhaul with the connectorized 4600C and a high-gain external dish.
Coexistence with 5 GHz Networks
The 6 GHz deployment does not replace existing 5 GHz infrastructure — it supplements it. Lebanese WISPs can continue operating Mimosa B5C backhaul and Mimosa C5X CPE on 5 GHz while migrating high-bandwidth subscribers and new installations to 6 GHz. The ePMP 4600 AP and Force 4625/4600C subscriber modules interoperate with Cambium's cnMaestro cloud management, providing a single pane of glass for both bands.
Where to Buy Cambium 6 GHz Equipment in Lebanon
HI-GAIN stocks the Cambium Force 4625, Force 4600C, and ePMP 4600 access point at our Dora, Beirut warehouse. As Lebanon's authorized Cambium distributor, we provide:
- Local warranty and technical support for all Cambium ePMP products
- RF planning assistance for 6 GHz deployments — link budget calculations, tower analysis, coverage maps
- Bulk pricing for WISP operators deploying at scale
- Shipping across Lebanon — Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Zahle, Baalbek, and the Bekaa Valley
Browse the full Cambium ePMP product catalog for Lebanon, read our WISP equipment guide, or check real-time stock and pricing at HI-GAIN.