User Guide

PMP 450 Planning Guide Planning considerations
Chapter 2: Planning considerations
This chapter provides information to help the user to plan a PMP 450 network.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
• Regulatory planning on page 2-2 describes how to plan PMP 450 links to conform to the regulatory restrictions
that apply in the country of operation.
• Network migration planning on page 2-3 presents migration scenarios to aid in planning a network deployment
• Site planning on page 2-11 describes factors to be considered when choosing sites for the equipment
• Link planning on page 2-11 describes factors to be taken into account when planning links, such as range, path
loss and throughput.
• Analyzing the RF Environment on page 2-18 describes how to map RF neighbor frequencies, anticipate
reflection, assess RF obstructions in the Fresnel Zone, and plan channel usage.
• Selecting Sites for Network Elements on page 2-26 describes how to survey sites, find expected coverage
areas, clear the radio horizon, and calculate aim angles.
• Diagramming Network Layouts on page 2-29 includes tips on how to avoid self interference as well as
interference from external sources.
• Grounding and lightning protection on page 2-31 discusses wiring standards, the need for surge protection,
lightning protection zones, and general protection requirements.
• Configuration options for TDD synchronization on page 2-39 covers the importance of GPS synchronization as
well as planning for installation
• Data network planning on page 2-42 discusses IP networking and other networking features provided with the
PMP 450 product
• Security planning on page 2-50 can be referenced for information regarding security features of the product.