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Using the OFDM Frame Calculator Tool for Collocation
(AP or SM)
Using Tools in the GUI
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pmp-0049 (September 2012)
The Calculated Frame Results display several items of interest:
Table 34 OFDM Calculated Frame Results attributes
Attribute
Meaning
Modulation
The type of radio modulation used in the calculation (OFDM for PMP
450)
Total Frame Bits
The total number of bits used in the calculated frames
Data Slots (Down/Up)
A result within the typical range is 61/21, meaning 61 control (half)
slots down and 21 control (half) slots up.
Round Trip Air Delay
(MaxRange)
This is the roundtrip air delay in bit times for the Max Range value set
in the calculator
Approximate distance
(MaxRange)
The Max Range value used for frame calculation
AP Transmit End
In bit times, this is the frame position at which the AP ceases
transmission.
AP Receive Start
In bit times, this is the frame position at which the AP is ready to
receive transmission from the SM.
AP Receive End
In bit times, this is the frame position at which the AP will cease
receiving transmission from the SM.
SM Receive End
In bit times, this is the frame position at which the SM will cease
receiving transmission from the AP.
SM Transmit Start
In bit times, this is the frame position at which the SM will begin
transmission.
To use the Frame Calculator to ensure that all APs are configured to transmit and receive at the same
time, follow the procedure below: