User's Manual

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave Base Station I&C Guide
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Verify System Performance
Location (FTP) Test
Location Tests are performed to see if the system file transfer functions are working as predicted
between Modem and Base Station. First you perform three uploads and three downloads from
one locations in line-of-sight (LOS) with the Base Station at a distance of about 2 km. Then you
perform three uploads and three downloads at several additiona locations in either line-of-sight
or non-line-of-sight (NLOS) with the Base Station. The number recommended number of
additional locations is 4 for panel antennas and 7 for Omni antennas.
The Location (FTP) Test procedure is described in Appendix S
. The form used to collect the
data is contained in the “IC Closeout Tool” (Part Number 40-00217-00).
The results are sent to Navini Networks Technical Support for evaluation
Drive Study
The Drive Study is performed to verify if the system’s coverage area is as predicted and, if
necessary, to fine-tune the RF model.
The procedure is described in Appendix T. The form used to collect the data is contained in the
“IC Closeout Tool” (Part Number 40-00217-00).
You will perform the Drive Study by driving back and forth through a sector, staying on major
roads about a kilometer apart. Special attention has to be paid to the null and fringe areas. You
will follow this scheme for each sector in the site, recording the results of all tests. The test
results will be sent for evaluation, along with the Location (FTP) test results, to Navini Networks
Technical Support. If the results are not adequate, Technical Support will have you adjust some
of the RF parameters and perform the Drive Study again.
Verify System Operation With Multiple Modems
Set up three computers with Modems connected to them. Perform file transfers from all three
computers to verify Base Station operation.