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    The document provides information about using a wireless LAN calculator to determine parameters for setting up a wireless network, including fade margin, distance, Fresnel zone radius, and suitable antenna selection. It explains that the calculator requires inputs like transmitter and receiver details, distance, frequency and fade margin to calculate values like distance, Fresnel zone and recommended antennas. Higher fade margins result in more reliable links, with a typical requirement of 20-30 dB.

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    The document provides information about using a wireless LAN calculator to determine parameters for setting up a wireless network, including fade margin, distance, Fresnel zone radius, and suitable antenna selection. It explains that the calculator requires inputs like transmitter and receiver details, distance, frequency and fade margin to calculate values like distance, Fresnel zone and recommended antennas. Higher fade margins result in more reliable links, with a typical requirement of 20-30 dB.

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    Wireless LAN Calculator (Q207)

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    The document provides information about using a wireless LAN calculator to determine parameters for setting up a wireless network, including fade margin, distance, Fresnel zone radius, and suitable antenna selection. It explains that the calculator requires inputs like transmitter and receiver details, distance, frequency and fade margin to calculate values like distance, Fresnel zone and recommended antennas. Higher fade margins result in more reliable links, with a typical requirement of 20-30 dB.

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    Wireless LAN Calculator

    Before we start using the Wireless LAN Calculator, it is useful to understand how is works.

    Antenna Tx Antenna Gain Cable Tx Cable Loss Access Point Tx Power Transmitter (Tx)
    It is important to gather the environmental information before doing the physical setup. Imformation include : 1. Suitable locations for mounting the devices 2. Background noise. If there is too many devices using 2.4GHz band in the region, you can consider 5GHz.

    Antenna Rx Antenna Gain Cable Rx Cable Loss Access Point Rx Sensitivity Receiver (Rx)

    Calculate Fade Margin Fade margin is the difference, in dB, between the magnitude of the received signal at the receiver input and the minimum level of signal determined for reliable operation. Higher the fade margin, the more reliable the link will be. The exact amount of fade margin required depends on the desired reliability of the link, but a good rule of thumb is 20 to 30 dB. Fade margin is often referred to as "thermal" or "system operating margin".

    Fade Margin = Received Signal - Receiver Threshold


    where Received Signal = Tx Power - Tx Cable Loss + Tx Antenna Gain - Free Space Path Loss + Rx Antenna Gain - Rx Cable Loss Received Threshold = Receiver Sensitivity To use this calculator, you need to input the required distance and select transmitter & receiver access points, optional cables & antennas . Calculate Distance From the Fade Margin equation, Free Space Path Loss can be computed with the following equation. Free Space Path Loss = Tx Power - Tx Cable Loss + Tx Antenna Gain + Rx Antenna Gain - Rx Cable Loss - Rx Sensitivity - Fade Margin Free Space Path Loss can also be computed with the following equation. Free Space Path Loss = 32.44 + 20 log10 FrequencyMHz + 20 log10 Distancekm With the above two Free Space Path Loss equations, we can find out the Distance in km.

    Distancekm = 10 (Free Space Path Loss - 32.44 - 20 log10 FrequencyMHz) / 20


    To use this calculator, you need to input the fade margin and select transmitter & receiver access points, optional cables & antennas. Calculate Fresnel Zone Radius The Fresnel Zone is the area around the visual line-of-sight that radio waves spread out into after they leave the antenna. You want a clear line of sight to maintain signal strength, especially for 2.4 GHz wireless systems. This is because 2.4 GHz waves are absorbed by water, like the water found in trees. The rule of thumb is that 60% of Fresnel Zone must be clear of obstacles. Typically, 20% Fresnel Zone blockage introduces little signal loss to the link. Beyond 40% blockage, the signal loss will become significant.

    Fresnel Zone Radiuskm = 17.32 x Squareroot ( Distance km / (4 x FrequencyGHz) )


    To use this calculator, you need to input the fade margin and select transmitter & receiver access points, optional cables & antennas. Find Suitable Antenna To find a suitable antenna, it can be done by calculating the antenna gain from the two Free Space Path Loss equations. To find out both Transmitter and Receiver Antenna Gain (assuming that they have the same value)

    Tx or Rx Antenna Gain = (Fade Margin - Tx Power + Tx Cable Loss + Rx Cable Loss + Rx Sensitivity + 32.44 + 20 log10 FrequencyMHz + 20 Log10 Distance km) / 2
    To find out Transmitter Antenna Gain (assuming you have Receiver Antenna Gain information)

    Tx Antenna Gain = Fade Margin - Tx Power + Tx Cable Loss + Rx Cable Loss + Rx Sensitivity + 32.44 + 20 log10 FrequencyMHz + 20 Log10 Distance km - Rx Antenna Gain
    To use this calculator, you need to input the distance & fade margin and select transmitter & receiver access point, optional cables & receiver antenna. To find out Receiver Antenna Gain (assuming you have Transmitter Antenna Gain information)

    Rx Antenna Gain = Fade Margin - Tx Power + Tx Cable Loss + Rx Cable Loss + Rx Sensitivity + 32.44 + 20 log10 FrequencyMHz + 20 Log10 Distancekm - Tx Antenna Gain
    To use this calculator, you need to input the distance & fade margin and select transmitter & receiver access point, optional cables & transmitter antenna. Note : You must select "Find this" for at least one of the antennas. With the computed antenna gain value, you will be able to find the closest matching antennas.

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    Calculate Fade Margin

    Fade margin is the difference, in dB, between the magnitude of the received signal at the receiver input and the minimum level of signal determined for reliable operation. Higher the fade margin, the more reliable the link will be. The exact amount of fade margin required depends on the desired reliability of the link, but a good rule-of-thumb is 20 to 30 dB. Fade margin is often referred to as "thermal" or "system operating margin". 0.1 km Distance 100 meters Input the distance in meters Unit No. 1 (Transmitter) Select a Wireless Bridge/Access Point Select a Cable Select a Transmitter Antenna Unit No. 2 (Receiver) Select a Wireless Bridge/Access Point Select a Cable Select a Receiver Antenna IEEE 802.11b/g Data Transfer Rate 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps 9Mbps 6Mbps IEEE 802.11a Data Transfer Rate 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps 9Mbps 6Mbps This access point supports 802.11g only. 0 0 dB Loss 2 0 2 dBi Gain This antenna supports 802.11g only. Fade Margin 5.9558 dB 10.9558 dB 15.9558 dB 19.9558 dB 22.9558 dB 24.9558 dB 25.9558 dB 26.9558 dB This access point supports 802.11g only. 0 0 dB Loss 2 0 2 dBi Gain This antenna supports 802.11g only.

    Fade Margin N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

    Remarks : The transmitter access point & antenna and receiver access point & antenna do not support 802.11a.

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    Calculate Distance Fresnel Zone Radius

    Fade Margin Unit No. 1 (Transmitter) Select a Wireless Bridge/Access Point Select a Cable Select a Transmitter Antenna Unit No. 2 (Receiver) Select a Wireless Bridge/Access Point Select a Cable Select a Receiver Antenna

    28

    dB

    Fade Margin - Typical good reliable link is 20-30 dB

    This access point supports 802.11g only. 0 0 dB Loss 2 0 2 2 dBi Gain This antenna supports 802.11g only.

    This access point supports 802.11g only. 0 0 dB Loss 2 0 2 2 dBi Gain This antenna supports 802.11g only.

    The Fresnel Zone is the area around the visual line-of-sight that radio waves spread out into after they leave the antenna. You want a clear line of sight to maintain signal strength, especially for 2.4 GHz wireless systems. This is because 2.4 GHz waves are absorbed by water, like the water found in trees. The rule of thumb is that 60% of the Fresnel Zone must be clear of obstacles. Typically, 20% Fresnel Zone blockage introduces little signal loss to the link. Beyond 40% blockage, the signal loss will become significant. IEEE 802.11b/g Data Transfer Rate 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps 9Mbps 6Mbps IEEE 802.11a Data Transfer Rate 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps 9Mbps 6Mbps

    Distance (km) 0.0079 km 0.0141 km 0.0250 km 0.0396 km 0.0559 km 0.0704 km 0.0790 km 0.0887 km

    Distance (m) 7.90 meters 14.05 meters 24.99 meters 39.61 meters 55.95 meters 70.44 meters 79.03 meters 88.67 meters

    Fresnel Zone Radius (m) 0.50 meters 0.66 meters 0.88 meters 1.11 meters 1.32 meters 1.48 meters 1.57 meters 1.66 meters

    60% Fresnel Zone Radius (m) 0.30 meters 0.40 meters 0.53 meters 0.67 meters 0.79 meters 0.89 meters 0.94 meters 1.00 meters

    Distance (km) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

    Distance (m) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

    Fresnel Zone Radius (m) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

    60% Fresnel Zone Radius (m) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

    Remarks : The transmitter access point & antenna and receiver access point & antenna do not support 802.11a.

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    Find Suitable Antenna

    Input Distance Input Fade Margin

    100 28

    meters dB

    0.1

    km

    Typical good reliable link is 20-30dB

    Unit No. 1 (Transmitter) Select a Wireless Bridge/Access Point Select a Cable Select a Transmitter Antenna Unit No. 2 (Receiver) Select a Wireless Bridge/Access Point Select a Cable Select a Receiver Antenna This access point supports 802.11g only. 0 0 dB Loss 0 0 0 I want to find a suitable Receiver Antenna This access point supports 802.11g only. 0 0 dB Loss 0 0 0 I want to find a suitable Transmitter Antenna

    IEEE 802.11b/g Data Transfer Rate 54Mbps

    Transmitter Antenna Gain 14 dBi

    Reciever Antenna Gain 14 dBi

    Supported Antennas

    ANT24-1400; ANT24-1500; ANT24-1800; ANT24-1801; ANT24-2100; ANT70-1800

    48Mbps

    11 dBi

    11 dBi

    ANT24-1200; ANT24-1201; ANT24-1400; ANT24-1500; ANT24-1800; ANT24-1801; ANT242100; ANT70-1800

    36Mbps

    9 dBi

    9 dBi

    ANT24-1200; ANT24-1201; ANT24-1400; ANT24-1500; ANT24-1800; ANT24-1801; ANT242100; ANT70-1800

    24Mbps

    7 dBi

    7 dBi

    ANT24-0700; ANT24-0700C; ANT24-0800; ANT24-0801; ANT24-1200; ANT24-1201; ANT241400; ANT24-1500; ANT24-1800; ANT24-1801; ANT24-2100; ANT70-0800; ANT70-0801; ANT70-1000; ANT70-1800 ANT24-0500; ANT24-0501; ANT24-0501C; ANT24-0600; ANT24-0700; ANT24-0700C; ANT240800; ANT24-0801; ANT24-1200; ANT24-1201; ANT24-1400; ANT24-1500; ANT24-1800; ANT24-1801; ANT24-2100; ANT70-0800; ANT70-0801; ANT70-1000; ANT70-1800; DWLR60AT ANT24-0400; ANT24-0500; ANT24-0501; ANT24-0501C; ANT24-0600; ANT24-0700; ANT240700C; ANT24-0800; ANT24-0801; ANT24-1200; ANT24-1201; ANT24-1400; ANT24-1500; ANT24-1800; ANT24-1801; ANT24-2100; ANT70-0800; ANT70-0801; ANT70-1000; ANT701800; DWL-R60AT ANT24-0400; ANT24-0500; ANT24-0501; ANT24-0501C; ANT24-0600; ANT24-0700; ANT240700C; ANT24-0800; ANT24-0801; ANT24-1200; ANT24-1201; ANT24-1400; ANT24-1500; ANT24-1800; ANT24-1801; ANT24-2100; ANT70-0800; ANT70-0801; ANT70-1000; ANT701800; DWL-R60AT ANT24-0400; ANT24-0401; ANT24-0500; ANT24-0501; ANT24-0501C; ANT24-0600; ANT240700; ANT24-0700C; ANT24-0800; ANT24-0801; ANT24-1200; ANT24-1201; ANT24-1400; ANT24-1500; ANT24-1800; ANT24-1801; ANT24-2100; ANT70-0800; ANT70-0801; ANT701000; ANT70-1800; DWL-R60AT

    18Mbps

    5 dBi

    5 dBi

    12Mbps

    4 dBi

    4 dBi

    9Mbps

    4 dBi

    4 dBi

    6Mbps

    3 dBi

    3 dBi

    IEEE 802.11a Data Transfer Rate 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps 9Mbps 6Mbps

    Transmitter Antenna Gain N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

    Reciever Antenna Gain N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

    Supported Antennas See Remarks. See Remarks. See Remarks. See Remarks. See Remarks. See Remarks. See Remarks. See Remarks.

    Remarks : The selected transmitter & receiver access points do not support 802.11a.

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    Date 8-Jun-07

    Description First Release

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