Distance assumptions and expectations – Proxim Tsunami MP.11 User Manual

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Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation

Figure 4. Clearance Factor Diagram

DISTANCE ASSUMPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

Model 5054

Assumptions

• Point-to-multipoint configuration using USA regulations for L and U bands, ETSI regulations for M bands

• Clear line-of-sight with no unusual multipath

• Sector antenna (17 dBi, 60º) at Base Station with 20 feet LMR-600 cable

• Three-foot parabolic dish (31.4 dBi) at Subscriber Unit with 20-foot LMR-600 cable

• With a fade margin minimum of 10 dB to 2 miles, and 0.2 dB additional fade margin for every 0.1 miles, to 15

dB, availability is greater than 99.99%.

Expectations

5.25 – 5.35 GHz

0.9 miles at peak performance (36 Mbps mode)

Up to 2.8 miles maximum (6 Mbps mode)

5.47 – 5.725 GHz

0.85 miles at peak performance (36 Mbps mode)

Up to 2.65 miles maximum (6 Mbps mode)

5.725 – 5.850 MHz

4.0 miles at peak performance (36 Mbps mode)

Up to 11.2 miles maximum (6 Mbps mode)