System Description

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7.1. General
WipLL uses Internet Protocol (IP) to communicate between subscribers. Analog
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to PSTN signaling by IP Telephony Gateways. WipLL subscriber units contain the
client-side IP Telephony gateway. The PSTN gateway can be located anywhere
within the network.
7.1.1. Configurations
WipLL's subscriber data and telephony adapter is located at the subscriber premises.
The subscriber adapters' job is to interface the WipLL system with the subscriber
premises equipment. It also provides power to the subscriber premises radio (SPR),
which is located outdoors and performs IP routing and transmits and receive data
from the base station, using radio frequencies (RF). Lightning protection is also
done at the subscriber adapter.
There are several configurations for the subscriber adapters that are related mainly to
the interface required by the subscriber and to the configuration of the system.
7.2. SDA
The Subscriber Data Adapter (SDA) is an Ethernet HUB that provides 2 10-BaseT
connections to host computers or a network. It also provides power, lightning
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