Specifications

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Using This Manual

This section describes this document’s intended audience, explains the

Private DataTAC™ network features, and tells whom to contact if the

customer’s system requirements exceed the standard specifications.

For a general overview of Private DataTAC features, refer to the “Private

DataTAC™ Network Capabilities Specification.” For more detailed information

regarding Private DataTAC network features not covered in this document,

refer to the documents listed in “References” on page xix.

Intended Audience

This document’s intended audience is sales personnel and field engineers

(also referred to as system engineers). This document helps them with the

planning and ordering of a Private DataTAC network for a customer.

What this System Planner Covers

This document describes planning requirements for a Private DataTAC

network that uses radio channels in the 800 MHz band with the radio data-

link access protocol (RD-LAP) radio protocol. This document helps the field

engineer and sales person to:

• Determine customer requirements

• Analyze network capabilities

• Determine required hardware, software, options, and accessories

• Create an equipment list

• Create a statement of work (SOW)

The basic network ordering information is contained in the decision charts.

These charts are supported by various diagrams and text that help you make

informed choices. The purpose of the decision charts is to help in the

planning of a core functional network that works the first time, every time,

right out of the box. A complete data network also requires configuration

and application software specific to the customer's business information and

operational needs.

Decision charts explain the various components of the Private DataTAC

network and how they interconnect. Products, options and accessories,

documentation, site planning, and service information are also explained.

Customer requirements dictate which of several available topologies is best

for their network application. For information on other features and current