Chapter 5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
WinLink 1000 Installation and Operation Manual
5.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Air Interface
Q: What performance issues will arise due to environmental
conditions?
A: The WinLink 1000 is not sensitive to environmental conditions.
However if heavy rain or snowfall is expected we can ensure the
performance by allowing a higher fade margin in the budget link
planning calculations.
Q: When using the WinLink 1000, what is the potential for interference
between our system and other cellular or wireless Networks devices?
A: The WinLink 1000 is a robust system. However, since it operates in
unlicensed band, there maybe some interference. Nevertheless, the
fact that we can manually set the frequency gives us the flexibility to
find a clear channel. In addition each WinLink 1000 link uses unique
user configurable SSID code.
Q: What protocol does the WinLink 1000 use, i.e. 802.11?
A: WinLink 1000 uses a proprietary protocol; this protocol contains
improved options that more efficiently support the clock
reconstruction from the TDM services.
Q: What type of security is offered on the WinLink 1000?
A: The WinLink 1000 has two levels of security:
Each unit uses a unique SSID - link specific code (up to 24
alphanumeric characters)
Proprietary protocol protects from eavesdropping from other
systems.
Q: Can we use horizontal and vertical polarization on the same
frequency to double the number of wireless links?
A: Installing two WinLink 1000 systems in the same band with cross
polarization provides 20–25 dB separations. Nevertheless, since there
are reflections, the cross polarization separation is decreased and
spatial separation is recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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