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Chapter 5: Advanced wireless LAN configuration
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Positioning the antennas
Antennas do not broadcast their signals linearly, but within an angle that
depends on the model in question. The spherical expansion of the signal
waves produces amplification or interference of the effective power output at
certain distances along the connection between the transmitter and receiver.
The areas where the waves amplify or cancel themselves out are known as
Fresnel zones.
The Fresnel zone 1 must remain free from obstruction in order to ensure that
the maximum level of output from the transmitting antenna reaches the recei-
ving antenna. Any obstructing element protruding into this zone will signifi-
cantly impair the effective signal power. The object not only screens off a
portion of the Fresnel zone, but the resulting reflections also lead to a signifi-
cant reduction in signal reception.
The radius (R) of Fresnel zone 1 is calculated with the following formula assu-
ming that the signal wavelength (
λ
) and the distance between transmitter
and receiver (d) are known.
Protecting the components employed from the consequences of
lightning strikes and other electrostatic influences is one of the
most important aspects to be considered when designing and
installing wireless LAN systems for outdoor use. Please refer to the
appropriate notes on
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'Lightning and surge protection' as other-
wise LANCOM Systems cannot provide any guarantee for damage
to LANCOM and AirLancer components.
Information on the installation of WLAN systems for outdoor
deployment is available in the 'LANCOM Outdoor Wireless Guide'.
WLAN Router
ANTENNA
ADMINISTRATION
ACCESS POINT
ANTENNA
PRODUCTION
OBSTRUCTION
Fresnel zone 1
Fresnel zone 2
Fresnel zone 3
Radius R
Distance d
