User's Manual

Canopy 900 MHz AP and SM User Guide
Issue 2 August, 2004 Page 14 of 16
Figure 4: 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 5.7 GHz SM has to have clear LOS to its
AP, but it can be located near the ground and collocated with a 900 MHz AP that then communicates with
NLOS 900 MHz SMs. NLOS range is dependent on foliage, topography, obstructions, and other RF
engineering considerations.
2.9 900 MHz Modules Use Release 4.2.2
Description
Canopy 900 MHz APs and SMs require Canopy Software Release 4.2.2 or later, FPGA Version 051804 or
later (for DES modules), and Canopy Boot 3.0 or later. Release 4.2.2 will only be available on 900 MHz
APs and SMs and will not be available for general download off the Canopy website for use with 2.4, 5.2,
and 5.7 GHz modules. 900 MHz modules running on Release 4.2.2 are fully compatible with mixed
networks containing other frequency band modules running on older releases.