ProSoft Technology ILX34-AENWG - Manual (Page 4)

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ProSoft Wireless Designer User Manual
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July 8, 2009
3.16 Network Parts List................................................................................................... 39
3.17 Network Site Details ............................................................................................... 39
3.18 Network Link Details ............................................................................................... 39
3.19 File Menu ................................................................................................................ 40
3.20 Edit Menu................................................................................................................ 40
3.21 View Menu .............................................................................................................. 41
3.22 Help Menu............................................................................................................... 41
3.23 Toolbars .................................................................................................................. 41
4 Glossary of Terms 43
5 Planning and Implementing Wireless Networks 57
5.1 Define the Application............................................................................................. 57
5.2 Plan the Network .................................................................................................... 59
5.3 Perform Path Planning Studies............................................................................... 60
6 Physical Installation and Reliability Assurance 63
7 Selecting Equipment 65
7.1 Determining the Required Gain .............................................................................. 65
7.2 Calculate Total Gain ............................................................................................... 66
7.3 Determining Gain Loss Due to Cabling .................................................................. 67
8 Antenna Selection Considerations 69
8.1 Understanding Antenna Attributes.......................................................................... 69
8.2 Antenna Types........................................................................................................ 71
8.3 Considering The Signal Path (Line-of-Sight) .......................................................... 73
8.4 Antenna Mounting Considerations.......................................................................... 73
8.5 Considering Antenna Direction ............................................................................... 74
9 Lightning Protection 75
9.1 An Introduction to Lightning .................................................................................... 75
9.2 The Nature of Lightning .......................................................................................... 76
9.3 Lightning Protection in General .............................................................................. 76
9.4 Antenna Mounting................................................................................................... 76
9.5 Input Protection....................................................................................................... 77
9.6 Grounding ............................................................................................................... 78
9.7 Mains and Power Supply Protection....................................................................... 78
9.8 Summary................................................................................................................. 78
10 Basic Principles 79
10.1 Using the Help System ........................................................................................... 79
10.2 Tool Tips ................................................................................................................. 79
10.3 Review of Windows mouse and keyboard controls ................................................ 79
10.4 Using the Mouse ..................................................................................................... 80