Frequently Asked Questions
WinLink User and Installation Guide
Version 1.750
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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 ban, interference can occur. Nevertheless, the fact that we
can manually set the frequency to one of 5 (6) non-overlapping
channels gives you the flexibility to find a clean channel. In addition,
each Winlink 1000 link incorporates Forward Error Correction and
adaptive modulation to mitigate interference.
Q: What protocol does the WinLink™ 1000 use, i.e. 802.11?
A
:
WinLink
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 WinLink™ 1000?
A
:
WinLink™ 1000 has three levels of security:
1.
AES hardware mechanism
2.
Each unit uses a unique SSID link-specific code (up to 24
alphanumeric characters)
3.
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. However, spatial
separation is a superior method and is recommended.
Q: Could you add the frequency of 5.735 to the manual
selection in order to increase the number of 20 MHz channels
to six?
A
:
Currently the system provides fixed channels, with one manual
frequency setting. The manual setting provides flexibility of spectrum
selection, including 5.735 MHz.
Q: Can we mange WinLink™ 1000 using SNMPc other than the
supplied management software that comes with the units?
A
:
Yes. The WinLink™ 1000 is SNMP-based. The WinLink™ 1000 can
be managed when using other SNMP software after implementing
RADWIN MIB’s.
