CanopyTM 900 MHz Access Point (AP) and Subscriber Module (SM) User Guide 900-UG-en Issue 1, Draft 1 Software Release Notes June 2004
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide NOTICES Important Note on Modifications Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications to the equipment must not be made unless under the express consent of the party responsible for compliance. Any such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and will void the manufacturer’s warranty. U.S. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) Notification This device complies with part 15 of the U. S.
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Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Table of Contents 1 2 3 Introduction ________________________________________________________ 6 1.1 Document Change History _______________________________________________ 6 1.2 Feedback on Documentation _____________________________________________ 6 1.3 Technical Support ______________________________________________________ 7 Feature Description and Operation _____________________________________ 8 2.1 3.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide 1 Introduction This guide is designed for operators already familiar with the Canopy system who only want the “delta” or “difference” information for the Canopy 900 MHz Access Point and Subscriber Module. The information in this guide will be included in appropriate sections of the Canopy documentation set.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM 1.3 User Guide Technical Support If problems arise, the Canopy support team is here to help. Here is the escalation path for resolution of a problem: 1. Check this document. 2. Escalate the problem to your Canopy supplier. 3. Escalate the problem to Canopy Technical Support or other designated Tier 3 technical support: Canopy Technical Support email: technical-support@canopywireless.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide 2 Feature Description and Operation Each of the following sections describes features that are new or different or important with the introduction of Canopy 900 MHz APs and SMs. 2.1 3.3 Mbps Signaling Rate Description Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM modules operate at 3.3 Mbps (compared to 10 Mbps for other Canopy frequency bands). With Downlink Data set to 75%, the AP supports high aggregate throughput to an SM.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM 2.3 User Guide Available as AP and SM – no Backhaul Description AP and SM modules are available for building 900 MHz Point to Multi-point networks. Backhauls are not provided, as the narrower bandwidth available in the allocated 900 MHz frequency band does not lend itself to the capacity usually desired for backhauls. 2.4 Three non-overlapping channels Description The Canopy 900 MHz modules provide 3 non-overlapping channels within the allocated 900 MHz spectrum.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Figure 2: Highlights of 900 MHz AP Configuration Page 2.5 Range of 40 Miles LOS, Significant Foliage Penetration NLOS Description The Canopy 900 MHz modules have a Line-of-Sight (LOS) range of 40 miles (over 64 km), and substantial Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) range. NLOS range is dependent on foliage, topography, obstructions, and other RF engineering considerations.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Important! 2.6 • Don’t over-set the range. Setting the range higher does not increase the power of the AP. • Setting the range higher reduces aggregate throughput. • All 900 MHz APs in a cluster must be set to the same Max Range. Modules and Antennas available NOTE: FCC and IC Testing is in Progress. The text in this section is provisional until certification.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide The attributes of one of these certified antennas (shown in Figure 4: Additional 900 MHz Flat Panel Antenna) is as follows: • 10 dBi gain • 12"x12"x1" (305x305x25 mm) • 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) • vertical or horizontal polarization • female N-type connector) • 3 dB beam width 60° vertical and 60° horizontal Figure 4: Additional 900 MHz Flat Panel Antenna Operation Important! Use of connectorized antennas requires professional installation.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Leave the External Filters Delay parameter on the AP Configuration page (see Figure 2: Highlights of 900 MHz AP Configuration Page at the factory default of 0 Nanoseconds, regardless of whether you have filters installed. (The External Filter Delay was included in the user interface in case it was needed, but turns out to never be needed – leave it set to 0.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Figure 5: 900 MHz SM Spectrum Analyzer 2.8 Remote AP without Tower Description A 900 MHz AP can be collocated with a 2.4, 5.2, or 5.7 GHz SM to provide a “remote AP” solution and provide coverage to a cluster of further distant subscribers, or subscribers with foliage, with no tower location or backhaul needed at the remote AP site. The 2.4, 5.2, or 5.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide 3 900 MHz AP and SM Specifications Specification Canopy System Range Frequency Band Ranges 902 to 928 MHz (ISM) Access Method TDD/TDMA Signaling Rate 3.
Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide Specification Canopy System Range cm D) Issue 1, Draft 1 June, 2004 Page 16 of 16
