Radwin 5000 HPMP, User Manual

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RADWIN 5000 HPMP User Manual Release 3.5.70 E ‐ 1
Appendix E:
Setting Antenna Parameters
Antenna Issues
The choice of Tx Power, antenna gain and cable loss (between the radio and the antenna)
determines the EIRP and is affected by such considerations as radio limitations and regulatory
restrictions.
Before proceeding to antenna installation details, the following background information
should be considered:
About Single and Dual Antennas
Each RADWIN 5000 HPMP ODU is made of two radio transceivers (radios). The radios make
use of algorithms that utilize both Spatial Multiplexing and Diversity resulting in enhanced
capacity, range and link availability. The number of antennas (i.e. radios) used is determined
by user configuration and by automatic system decisions, explained below.
Dual Antennas at the HBS and an HSU
When using dual antennas at both sites (single bipolar antenna or two mo ‐ unipolar antennas)
you can choose between Spatial Multiplexing Mode and Diversity Mode.
Spatial Multiplexing Mode
Under this mode, the system doubles the link capacity. At the same time, it keeps the same
rate and modulation per radio as was used with single antenna, thus increasing capacity,
range and availability.
For example with a dual antenna RADWIN 5000 HPMP can transmit at modulation of 64QAM
and FEC of 5/6 and get an air rate of 130 Mbps, compared to 65 Mbps with single antenna.
To work in this mode, each antenna port must be connected to an antenna, the RSS level in
both receivers should be balanced and a minimal separation between the antennas must be
maintained. (For example, by using dual polarization antennas a cross polarization separation
is attained).