Biamp Modena Hub (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: Biamp Modena Hub 920-01736-00001 Wireless Presentation Hub (Discontinued)
Brand: Biamp
SKU: biamp-modena-hub
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The Biamp Modena Hub is a discontinued wireless presentation hub for BYOD meeting rooms. Laptops, tablets and phones can share content up to 1080p at 30fps, while a wireless USB feed reaches 720p and an HDMI port drives the screen. Biamp has replaced it with MAX Connect, so organisations in Qatar owning this unit or needing a current equivalent should request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar.

What the Modena Hub does in a meeting room

The Biamp Modena Hub is a compact wireless presentation hub built for rooms where participants arrive with their own devices. Instead of passing cables around the table, each person can send content to the room display from a personal laptop, tablet or phone, and the hub can also send audiovisual streams back to participants during a video conference. Biamp has discontinued this model and replaced it with MAX Connect, so this page is written for organisations that already run Modena Hubs, buyers comparing it with newer options, and anyone who needs a current equivalent.

Specifications that shape the buying decision

Wireless presentation: up to 1080p at 30fps from supported devices.
Wireless USB feed: up to 720p at 30fps, with a USB 2.0/3.0 port for peripherals.
Connections: an HDMI media port for the display and an Ethernet RJ-45 port rated at 1000 Mbit/s.
Capacity: Auditorium mode supports up to 150 users in large teaching spaces.
Size and weight: 51 mm high, 160 mm wide, 132 mm deep and 1.1 kg.
Power: external 12V DC power adaptor.

Network and client planning in Qatar

Wireless performance depends on the network. Each connected client needs at least 4 Mbps average and 15 Mbps peak, in the upstream direction when presenting and downstream when receiving. When the wireless USB feature is used, the videoconference host needs an additional 4 Mbps average and 15 Mbps peak. The hub supports 2.4GHz 802.11n and 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi, with 5GHz recommended. Keep a minimum distance of about 1 metre between devices and the access point, and aim for a signal stronger than -65 dBm, with better than -60 dBm recommended. Client software runs on Windows 10, Mac OSX 10.11 or later, Android 8 or later, and iOS 11 or later.

Where it fits in Qatar

A training room at a university in Education City, where students bring laptops to group sessions and the lecturer needs a setup for up to 150 users.
A boardroom in West Bay or Lusail, where executives present from tablets while a video call with a team abroad runs on the same screen.
A ministry office in Doha that wants a cable-free presenting option in a shared meeting room.

What to plan before ordering

The ambient operating range tops out at 40°C, with storage limits of -20 to 60°C and humidity from 0 to 95 percent non-condensing. Install the hub inside an air-conditioned room rather than in an unventilated AV rack, a hot cabinet or a window-facing area exposed to direct sun and dust, because Qatar summer temperatures can exceed 45°C. Plan a shelf or credenza close to the display and a ventilated spot for the adaptor with a power outlet within reach. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys, which are useful for checking Wi-Fi coverage and cable routes before installation. Schools and government offices ordering several units can raise a purchase order (LPO).

Request a quote for this model or a current equivalent

If your organisation already runs the Modena Hub, or needs a wireless presentation hub to replace it, send SmartRooms Qatar the number of rooms, users and existing displays. The team will review the options and return a quotation, usually within one working day, with delivery across all 8 municipalities of Qatar. Request a quote today.

Highlights

Wireless presentation up to 1080p at 30fps from supported devices
Wireless USB feed up to 720p at 30fps with USB 2.0/3.0 port
HDMI media port and 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet RJ-45 connection
Auditorium mode configurable for up to 150 users
Web management interface for IT administrators
Discontinued by Biamp and replaced by MAX Connect

Room fit

Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

12 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

GENERAL4

Height: 2 inches (51 mm)
Width: 6.3 inches (160 mm)
Depth: 5.2 inches (132 mm)
Weight: 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)

POWER1

Power: Power: External power adaptor 12V DC

NOTES1

Specification Notes: Modena client requirements: Desktop Client CPU: Intel® i5 equivalent or faster Web browser: Chrome™, Firefox™, Edge™ Windows® (presenter/viewer): Windows 10 .NET® Framework 4.5; Microsoft® Direct3D Mac OSX® (presenter/viewer): Mac OSX 10.11 or higher Mobile Client Android®: Android 8 or higher iOS®: iOS 11 or higher

CONFERENCING2

Conferencing: Modena Hub unit specifications: Wireless presentation resolution: Up to HD 1080p@30fps Wired network connection: Ethernet RJ-45 port, 1000 Mbit/s Media port: HDMI
USB: Wireless USB feed resolution: Up to HD 720p@30fps USB port: USB 2.0/3.0

NETWORK1

Network Connection(s): Minimum Bandwidth: 4 Mbps average / 15 Mbps peak per connected client (upstream when presenting; downstream when receiving) Additional 4 Mbps average / 15 Mbps peak for the videoconference host when using the Wireless USB feature Wireless Connection: 2.4Ghz 802.11n compatible Wifi interface 5Ghz 802.11ac compatible Wifi interface (recommended) Minimum distance between device(s) and access point: ~ 3 feet (~ 1 meter) Signal Strength: RSSI on connected devices: stable above -65dBm (recommended > - 60dBm) SNR (RSSI - Noise) on connected devices: stable above 25dB (recommended > 35dB)

ENVIRONMENTAL3

Ambient Operating Temperature Range: Ambient Operating Temperature Range: 32 - 104° F (0 – 40° C) Ambient Storage Temperature Range: -4 - 140° F (-20 - 60° C)
Humidity: 0-95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Altitude: 0-6,600 ft (0-2000m) MSL

Downloads

4 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets biamp_data_sheet_modena_hub_may21.pdf 646 KB PDF Brochures biamp_catalog_modena_hub_july06-2022.pdf 4.3 MB PDF Brochures modenahub-brochure-jun2020.pdf 706 KB RFA Drawings & CAD · Opens on manufacturer site biamp_revit_modena_hub_feb23_4253.rfa

Questions about Modena Hub

Is the Biamp Modena Hub still sold by Biamp?

No. Biamp has discontinued the Modena Hub and replaces it with MAX Connect. If your organisation in Qatar already runs a Modena Hub, or needs a wireless presentation hub for a meeting room, ask SmartRooms Qatar for a quotation covering a current equivalent or a compatible replacement. Tell the team your room size, number of users and existing display so the options match your setup.

What is the Modena Hub used for?

It is a wireless presentation hub for BYOD meeting spaces, where participants bring their own devices. People can share content from laptops, tablets and phones, connect room audiovisual equipment and USB accessories wirelessly, and receive audiovisual streams during a video conference. It suits small and medium meeting rooms in Doha, West Bay and Lusail where staff arrive with their own computers and need to present quickly.

What is the highest resolution it can send wirelessly?

Wireless presentation reaches up to HD 1080p at 30fps, while the wireless USB feed reaches up to HD 720p at 30fps. For slide decks, spreadsheets and documents, these limits are sufficient in most meeting rooms. For fast video playback or demanding multi-source content, test your source material on the hub before committing to a larger order.

How many people can it support in a lecture hall?

Auditorium mode can be configured for up to 150 users, which suits a large teaching space at a university or training centre in Education City or Al Sadd. Before ordering, confirm your user count and room layout with the SmartRooms Qatar team, so the configuration matches how lecturers and students will use the room during classes and seminars.

What Wi-Fi standards does the hub need?

The hub has a 2.4GHz 802.11n interface and a 5GHz 802.11ac interface, and 5GHz is recommended. Signal on connected devices should stay stronger than -65 dBm, with better than -60 dBm recommended, and the signal-to-noise ratio should stay above 25 dB, with better than 35 dB recommended. Keep about 1 metre minimum between devices and the access point, and ask for a free site survey before installing.

How much network bandwidth does each room need?

Each connected client needs 4 Mbps average and 15 Mbps peak, upstream when presenting and downstream when receiving. When the wireless USB feature is used, the videoconference host needs an extra 4 Mbps average and 15 Mbps peak. Schools and ministries running several meetings at once should add these figures for each room to estimate peak load before going live.

Can it be used in hot or exposed areas in Qatar?

The ambient operating range is 0 to 40°C, storage is -20 to 60°C, humidity is 0 to 95 percent non-condensing, and altitude is rated up to 2,000 metres. Qatar summer temperatures can exceed 45°C, so install the hub inside an air-conditioned room rather than in a closed cabinet or near a window exposed to sun and dust. Confirm the room climate with SmartRooms Qatar before fitting.

Which devices and operating systems can connect to it?

Clients run on Windows 10 with .NET Framework 4.5, Mac OSX 10.11 or later, Android 8 or later, and iOS 11 or later. Desktop clients need an Intel i5 equivalent CPU or faster and work through Chrome, Firefox or Edge browsers. A display can receive content from a computer running the client, an Android dongle, or the Android TV app on a smart TV.

How do I connect several USB devices such as cameras and microphones?

You can connect several USB devices through a standard USB hub, or by connecting a Devio SCR-20 or SCR-25. The hub itself provides a USB 2.0/3.0 port for the wireless USB feed, which reaches up to 720p at 30fps. Before ordering, send your list of cameras, microphones and speakerphones to SmartRooms Qatar so the team can review how they will be connected.

How big is the unit and how is it powered?

The unit measures 51 mm high, 160 mm wide and 132 mm deep, and weighs 1.1 kg. It is powered by an external 12V DC power adaptor. Plan a shelf or credenza close to the display, choose a ventilated spot for the adaptor near a power outlet, and confirm the adaptor arrangement with SmartRooms Qatar before installation.

Can I request one quotation for several rooms or units?

Yes. Send the number of rooms, users and existing displays, and SmartRooms Qatar will prepare a quotation, usually within one working day. Government ministries and authorities can issue a purchase order (LPO) or take part in government tenders through Monaqasat. Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order, and the products are covered by the manufacturer warranty, which the source data lists as 5 years.