The BEC MX 1200 is designed for environments where uninterrupted connectivity, flexible WAN options, and reliable RF performance are mandatory. It integrates wired WAN, Wi Fi as WAN, and modular cellular in a hardened enclosure suitable for industrial, mobile, and remote deployments. This streamlined overview highlights its core capabilities, ideal applications, and antenna considerations for high performance installations.
MX 1200 Core Capabilities:
The MX 1200 operates as a multi WAN enterprise and industrial router with advanced routing features and modular cellular support.
Multi WAN Flexibility
- Two Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports
- Wi Fi as WAN
- Modular MX 100 series cellular cards supporting CAT 6, CAT 12, and CAT 18, including CBRS Band 48
- Dual SIM for redundancy and carrier diversity
Routing and Security
- Dynamic routing with OSPF and BGP
- IPSec, OpenVPN, GRE, and L2TP
- Stateful firewall and VLAN segmentation
- IPv4 and IPv6 support
Hardened Hardware
- Operating range from minus 40 to plus 60 degrees Celsius
- DC input from 10 to 56 V
- External cellular and Wi Fi antenna connections
- Rugged design suitable for vehicles, outdoor cabinets, and industrial infrastructure
Ideal Deployment Scenarios:
Branch Connectivity
Balanced for wired primary and cellular backup installations that require predictable uptime.
Industrial IoT and Remote Sites
Supports SCADA, energy, and automation networks that need secure backhaul and external antenna support for weak signal locations.
In Vehicle Networks
Wide voltage support, ignition sensing, and external antenna interfaces make it well suited for fleets, transit, utilities, and public safety vehicles.
Temporary and Rapid Deployments
Useful for construction sites, field operations, mobile command units, and events that require rapid network activation.
RF and Antenna Considerations:
External antenna integration is a major strength of the MX 1200 and is often essential for achieving stable throughput.
Cellular Antenna Interfaces
Two SMA connectors allow the use of high gain omni antennas, directional antennas, or low loss cable assemblies. Performance improves significantly in low SINR environments when antennas are mounted externally.
MIMO Requirements
Higher category modems benefit from proper antenna spacing, polarization diversity, and short coaxial runs to minimize loss, especially at higher frequencies.
Cable Selection
AGA240 or AGA400 grade cable is recommended when antennas are mounted at distance. Shorter coaxial lengths help preserve RSRP, RSRQ, and SINR performance.
Wi-Fi Antenna Options
External antennas improve range and overcome enclosure shielding in vehicles or metal environments.
See all AG antenna options for the BEC MX-1200
See antenna port guide for the BEC MX-1200
See spec./info sheet for the BEC MX-1200
Deployment Best Practices:
- Perform RF measurements before final antenna placement
- Keep coaxial runs short
- Enable WAN failover and link health checking
- Use secure VPN tunnels for public networks or mobile deployments
- Monitor modem performance through remote management tools
What This Means for You:
The BEC MX 1200 provides a reliable, modular, and RF friendly platform for industrial and mobile connectivity. Its multi WAN structure, rugged hardware, and antenna flexibility allow integrators to build stable and resilient networks across challenging environments. When paired with AG Antenna antenna systems and cabling, the MX 1200 becomes a high performing communication node for demanding field, fleet, and infrastructure applications.