Trilliant Networks SkyPilot SkyConnector, Руководство по установке

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I n s t a l l i n g a S k y C o n n e c t o r O u t d o o r
This chapter provides instructions for planning and performing the physical
installation of a SkyConnector Outdoor.
Planning your installation
In a typical wide area wireless mesh network, you’ll install a SkyConnector on a
utility pole or the roof of a building. The effective range of the SkyConnector is
usually proportional to the height of the installation.
When choosing a site for the SkyConnector, consider the radio frequency (RF)
environment and physical characteristics of the site.
Trees, buildings, and hills can block a wireless signal. Also keep in mind that the
RF environment is dynamic and can deteriorate over time as obstacles appear or
are relocated.
Plan on testing potential sites to determine the suitability of the link topology for
target applications. Once you’ve identified a potential site, use a topographic
map or path profile software to ensure that terrain or obstacles will not interfere
with the links.
Your site survey should include an RF scan to identify available frequencies. You
should also check your preferred frequency at all locations; a frequency that’s
clear at one location may be crowded at another. Frequency planning is a critical
factor in planning and implementing a wireless mesh network.
The site survey process should be ongoing. To verify that a site is relatively free of
interference, make site audits every 6 to 12 months, scheduling regular
maintenance visits to coincide with the site audits.
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