Spectrum planning .................................................................................................................... 2-2
Available spectrum .............................................................................................................. 2-2
Frequency selection ............................................................................................................ 2-3
Channel width ..................................................................................................................... 2-3
Site planning ............................................................................................................................. 2-4
ODU site selection ............................................................................................................... 2-4
Power supply selection ........................................................................................................ 2-4
Maximum cable lengths ...................................................................................................... 2-5
Wind loading ....................................................................................................................... 2-5
Link planning ............................................................................................................................ 2-8
Range and obstacles ........................................................................................................... 2-8
PTP LINKPlanner ................................................................................................................ 2-8
Path loss considerations ...................................................................................................... 2-9
Standards .......................................................................................................................... 2-11
Data network planning ............................................................................................................ 2-21
IP interface ........................................................................................................................ 2-21
Back to back links ............................................................................................................. 2-21
'Green Ethernet' switches ................................................................................................. 2-21
Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
Grant of license ................................................................................................................... 3-2
Conditions of use ................................................................................................................. 3-3
Title and restrictions ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Confidentiality ..................................................................................................................... 3-4
Transfer ............................................................................................................................... 3-5
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