Installation - Cisco BWX 8305 Installation And Commissioning Manual

Site Candidate Evaluation
5.4 Site Candidate Evaluation
Reference:
As various deployment sites are being considered, most companies use a form like the one Cisco calls
the Site Candidate Evaluation form. The form, when completed properly, helps to ensure that all aspects
of planning for the site have been considered. Every site is unique, and the form is filled out for each
site. Doing this makes sure nothing is taken for granted or assumed about the site and whether or not it
will be a successful deployment site if selected.
Cisco provides the Site Candidate Evaluation form in electronic format. The form includes fields to
capture the logistics of the site, GPS coordinates, antenna mount possibilities, power availability, etc. It
is from this information that a selected site will be planned and prepared for equipment installation and
connections. The main page of the form is displayed in
This form can be found on the following LiveLink site:
https://tools.cisco.com/cws/livelink?func=ll&objid=4353291&objaction=browse.
5.5 Interference Analysis
Reference:
Cisco recommends to Service Providers that they conduct an Interference Analysis of the selected site.
The Interference Analysis is performed primarily to assure there is no other radiating equipment in the
geographical area that might interfere with the BS operation.
5.6 Site Design & Regulatory
The site where the BS is going to be installed must be carefully blueprinted to prepare for equipment
ordering and installation. Cisco can supply product specifications and drawings to help the customer
design the site. More importantly, however, is that the Service Provider of any wireless equipment must
be versed in the regulatory requirements for the region. Unless operating in an unlicensed frequency,
such as 2.4 GHz, the Service Provider must have a spectrum license (usually from a government
regulatory body). The Service Provider is also responsible to see that communications and other
regulatory standards and laws will be sufficiently met at this site.
WiMAX does not operate in unlicensed bands.
Note
5.7 Network Architecture Plan
Reference: IP Network Planning Guide P/N: OL-16329-01
The Service Providers Network Administrator or Planner is involved with a deployment from the
perspective of integrating the BS, BWG, and AAA seamlessly into the operational network. They have
to plan the traffic routing, IP addressing, protocol compatibility, and how they are going to monitor BS,
BWG, and AAA operation.
BWX 8305 Basestation Installation and Commissioning Guide
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Appendix D, "Site Candidate Evaluation Form"
Appendix E, "RF Center Frequency & Interference Analysis Guidelines"
Chapter 5
Appendix D, "Site Candidate Evaluation Form."
Pre-installation
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