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FDAP installation
Prerequisites
Complete the network planning before installing FDAP. For information about network
planning, see the Network Planning and Installation Guide (OWDOC-X253-en). Complete
the following tasks before installing the FDAP in the wireless network.
Inspect FDAP and associated hardware
Ensure that all the hardware that are necessary for completing the installation for each
FDAP are available. Examine whether the FDAP and the associated hardware like antennas
and mounting brackets are not damaged.
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Network site planning: Complete site planning to understand how a wireless
network can be built and supported for your application using OneWireless
components.
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RF site assessment: Perform an RF site assessment when designing a large
wireless network. The site assessment must at a minimum include the following
tasks:
⎯ Conduct the site assessment when the plant is operating, so that maximum
possible interference can be measured and addressed.
⎯ Conduct RF spectrum analysis on the 2.40-2.49 GHz band to detect any
potential RF interference. Strong interference sources should be addressed
(removed, avoided, or minimized) before the installation. Note that some
frequencies may not be available for use in some locations and countries.
⎯ Arrange point-to-point mesh in various locations to measure the RF propagation
ability in the site. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) can serve as an
indicator of the RF environment. TCP/IP throughput testing and UDP/IP
throughput and packet drop rate testing should be conducted in all selected
locations to measure the signal strength quality in the site.
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FDAP placement: Determine FDAP placement after the completion of the network
planning and RF assessment activities.
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Power requirements: Identify power requirements for the network. Determine wired
cable runs to provide DC power to the FDAP.
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Ethernet cable runs: Determine Ethernet cable runs for FDAP and/or any other
wired nodes in the network.
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