WiMAX Deployment
The Deployment process of WiMAX Network runs through the following phases:
Network Survey
A thorough engineering site survey of the area to be served is conducted. It will provide the necessary information for a complete WiMAX network design.
The RF survey includes spectrum analysis, verification of mounting locations/ altitudes, of available A/C power, of visual LOS, of available space for recommended towers, etc…
Network Design
After the comprehensive initial site survey has been completed, a preliminary design is required. Based on site survey results, it will allow the engineer to make a cost effective design choice in terms of equipment and architecture.
A comprehensive initial network design will include a summary of the overall network objectives and expectations from a user and network architecture perspective, a network blueprint complete with a detailed parts list (access points, cabling, back-up power units, antennas, switches, surge supressors, connectors, jumpers, etc.), a complete "all-in" cost including final engineering, site acquisition, integration, testing, training, site optimization and rigger costs, RF link budgets and path profiles, propagation analysis, etc.
Once the design is completed and agreed to by the Client, site acquisition, electrical, staging and other planning activities will begin.
Site Planning & Construction
Once the survey has been completed and the site candidates have been identified, estimated coverage plots are run to determine potential network coverage. After the site candidate list has been finalized based on the coverage estimates, the formal site acquisition process will begin.
There are many aspects to site acquisition, site preparation and construction that must be taken into consideration including:
• Site Lease
• Engineering
• Drawings
• Zoning and Permits
• Site survey
• Power supply
• Licenses
• Equipment Shipment and pre-configuration
• Installation
• Rigging
• Testing
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