Multi-band network node having selectable backhaul/fronthaul configurations

A network node, comprising:

• a plurality of radio modules, each of said modules simultaneously operable with each other radio module, each of said radio modules communicating via a communications band that is different from each other of said radio modules;
• said radio modules comprising collectively at least two backhauls;
• a controller for controlling throughput of said node by selectably configuring each of said two backhauls as any of a backhaul and a fronthaul;
• said controller operable to increase throughput by aggregating said at least two backhauls;
• said controller operable to optimize hardware quality-of-service (QoS) by splitting traffic flows for said at least two backhauls between low latency and data applications;
• and
• said controller operable to optimize network coverage by dynamically assigning said at least two backhauls, wherein unused backhauls are configured as fronthauls.