User's Manual

Infrastructure Requirements and Layout Planning
Dual-Band MobileAccessVE Instant Coverage Solution User Manual 14
3.3.1.1 Standard Environment
A traditional office environment with offices, hallways and scattered cubicles.
Table 5: Standard Environment Installation Distances
Band
PCS
PCS
UMTS
Technology
CDMA or GSM
WCDMA
WCDMA
Downlink Frequency
1900 MHz
1900 MHz
2100 MHz
Signal Propagation from VAP
67 feet (20.5 m)
64 feet (19.5 m)
57.5 feet (17.5 m)
Recommend spacing between VAPs
134 feet (41 m)
128 feet (39 m)
115 feet (35 m)
Recommended maximum distance
of VAPs from outer walls
67 feet (20.5 m)
64 feet (19.5 m)
57.5 feet (17.5 m)
Coverage Area per VAP
14,250 sqft (1,324 sqm)
12,750 sqft (1,185 sqm)
10,425 sqft (969 sqm)
3.3.1.2 Open Environment
An environment with minimal obstacles (e.g. walls). This type of space can be a large
conference or meeting room, cubical areas, lobby, or atrium.
Table 6: Open Environment Installation Distances
Band
PCS
PCS
UMTS
Technology
CDMA or GSM
WCDMA
WCDMA
Downlink Frequency
1900 MHz
1900 MHz
2100 MHz
Signal Propagation from VAP
90 feet (27 m)
82.5 feet (25 m)
67 feet (20.5 m)
Recommend spacing between
VAPs
180 feet (55 m)
165 feet (50 m)
134 feet (41 m)
Recommended maximum
distance of VAPs from outer
walls
90 feet (27.5 m)
83 feet (25 m)
67 feet (20.5 m)
Coverage Area per VAP
25,425 sqft (2,362 sqm)
21,350 sqft (1,983.5 sqm)
14,250 sqft (1,324 sqm)
3.3.1.3 Dense Environment:
A dense environment consists of a relatively large amount of walls, offices, equipment, tall file
cabinets, bookshelves, and other items that could potentially impact the wireless signal.
Examples include dense offices, hospitals, and manufacturing spaces.
Table 7: Dense Environment Installation Distances
Band
PCS
PCS
UMTS
Technology
CDMA or GSM
WCDMA
WCDMA
Downlink Frequency
1900 MHz
1900 MHz
2100 MHz
Signal Propagation from VAP
64 feet (19.5 m)
60 feet (18 m)
45 feet (13.5 m)
Recommend spacing between
VAPs
128 feet (39 m)
120 feet (36 m)
90 feet (27.5 m)
Recommended maximum distance
of VAPs from outer walls
64 feet (19.5 m)
60 feet (18 m)
45 feet (13.5 m)
Coverage Area per VAP
12,750 sqft (1,185 sqm)
11,250 sqft (1,045 sqm)
6,300 sqft (585 sqm)