User guide

Canopy System User Guide Network Components
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Access Point Cluster
An AP cluster covers as much as 360°.
The FSK (PMP 100 or PMP 400) AP cluster
consists of two to six APs that together provide
broadband connectivity to 1,200 or fewer
subscribers. Each of these APs transmits and
receives in a 60° sector.
The PMP 400 Series (OFDM) AP cluster
consists of two to four APs that provide
broadband connectivity to 800 or fewer
subscribers. Each of these APs transmits and
receives in a 90° sector.
An AP cluster is pictured in Figure 1.
The variety of available FSK and OFDM APs
in frequency band range, power adjustability,
and antenna configuration is shown under
Acquiring a Demonstration Kit, beginning on
Page 115.
An OFDM AP, showing the antenna in front
and the radio attached to it, is pictured in Figure
2.
Figure 1: Pole-mounted AP cluster
Figure 2: OFDM AP - Antenna and Radio
Subscriber Module Other Than 900-MHz
The Subscriber Module (SM) is a customer
premises equipment (CPE) device that
provides broadband services through
communication with an AP. The SM is
configurable through a web interface.
The variety of available FSK and OFDM
SMs in frequency band range, power
adjustability, and antenna configuration is
shown under Acquiring a Demonstration
Kit, beginning on Page 115.
Figure 3: Structure-mounted SM