SUPERIOR PLANNING AND MANAGEmENT FOR WIRELEss BACKHAUL NETwORKs

As operators look to add new coverage and capacity, or upgrade their transmission networks in support of a larger network upgrade, they need accurate and efcient planning and optimization software. Mentum Ellipse is a software application for dimensioning, planning and optimization of microwave links and wireless backhaul networks. Relying on trusted engineering methods, it incorporates all the latest ITU specications required for the accurate design of microwave transmission links. More than just an engineering tool, Mentum Ellipse is an enterprise-grade solution that supports the entire lifecycle of wireless backhaul networks, and can be utilized as the reference transmission database management system for wireless operators.

THROUGH STATE-OF-THE-ART PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF MICROWAVE NETWORKS, MENTUM ELLIPSE ENABLES ENGINEERS TO

Design reliable microwave links Manage wireless backhaul networks Reduce backhaul cost

Operators adding new coverage, increasing capacity or upgrading transmission networks need accurate planning and optimization software. Mentum Ellipse enables operators to accurately predict and address challenges associated with the growth of data services and the evolution to next generation networks.

INNOvATION TAKEs THE LEAD

KEY POINTS
.NET based architecture Use of standard le formats Customizable bulk reporting Patent-pending off-path analysis tool

Mentum Ellipse is a leading software product for microwave design and optimization. It provides support for planning, operation and optimization of wireless backhaul networks. Mentum Ellipse is well positioned to support enterprise environments in which customers require reliable solutions, exible deployment options and workows that support operational efciency. Mentum drives innovation across the board with cutting edge software from operational efciency through the use of bulk reporting (HTML style sheets and Excel) or the introduction of the new, patent pending, off-path analysis tool. Mentum Ellipse takes full advantage of the latest software technologies in its future proof platform. More than ever, Mentum is the leader when it comes to enterprise-grade products for microwave link design and wireless backhaul management. Mentum Ellipse a product that will stand the test of time.

Real-World Planning Solutions

KEY POINTS
Highly interactive GIS Line-of-sight analysis Detailed path analysis Advanced automatic channel allocation Unique Transport module The value of any engineering simulation tool is its ability to replicate the real-world environment. Mentum Ellipse features a full path-prole analysis that includes Fresnel zone clearance, multiple k-factors, terrain/clutter/building visualization, reection analysis and antenna height optimization. It takes into account several resolutions for terrain altitude as well as obstacle heights associated with clutter type, buildings and the digital elevation model layer. All of this is possible through an intuitive and highly interactive GIS, which offers the ease of use required to quickly master the application. Mentum Ellipse comes with a comprehensive equipment database for accurately conguring stations, antennas and other equipment for consideration in the link analysis. Templates chosen in conguration wizards help engineers achieve a quick and robust link design by ltering according to distance range, antenna diameters and availability objectives. Additionally, using the Line-of-Sight (LOS) engine, Mentum Ellipse will automatically detect all possible candidates from a particular site and nd LOS path solutions between two sites with no direct visibility. The result: transmission engineers can plan short, medium and longhaul microwave links condently knowing their designs will deliver in the real network. In addition to microwave-planning capabilities, Mentum Ellipse offers unique functionality to manage the transport layer of a network. It handles, for example, different technologies used in the network, capacity, ports and connectivity between network elements.

Scalable Solution
Designed specically with the transmission engineer in mind, the Mentum Ellipse user interface provides them with all the information they need, when and where they need it. With a modern look and feel, an intuitive user interface and easy online help access, microwave engineers can quickly leverage the capabilities of Mentum Ellipse. Through clear workows and the ability to manage large-scale backhaul networks (i.e., thousands of links), Mentum Ellipse is truly designed as an enterprise-grade solution and offers ongoing operational efciency gains. To facilitate the implementation of Mentum Ellipse, Mentum offers an online equipment database and the ability to connect to free sources of geodata using the Mentum Geodata Explorer. The integrated data management system makes multi-user project collaboration easy. The Mentum Ellipse Database Manager can provide a centralized database solution for the backhaul network.
Contextual online help (F1) Large-scale backhaul network management Online equipment database Inclusion of the Geodata Explorer Multi-user capabilities

MENTUM OFFERS 4 EDITIONS OF THE MENTUM ELLIPSE SOFTWARE TO ADDRESS DIFFERENT REQUIREMENT LEVELS. ALL sOFTwARE EDITIONs ENAbLE mICROwAvE PLANNING CAPAbILITIEs IN MENTUm PLANET.

MENTUM ELLIPSE BASIC //

microwave link design including project management and advanced geodata handling.

MENTUM ELLIPSE PROFESSIONAL //

a professional grade solution for microwave network design and wireless backhaul MENTuM ELLiPSE SOFTWARE EDiTiONS
Basic Microwave Link Design Network Design and Management Multi-User Collaboration Add-Ons Integrated with Mentum Planet Licensing Support Yes No No No Yes Stand-alone Silver Professional Yes Yes No Optional Yes Stand-alone or shared Gold Enterprise Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Stand-alone or shared Gold Ultimate All Inclusive All Inclusive All Inclusive All Inclusive All Inclusive Stand-alone or shared Platinum

management.

MENTuM ELLiPSE ENTERPRiSE //

a centralized multi-user solution capable of managing large wireless backhauls with several engineers collaborating on the network design.

MENTUM ELLIPSE ULTIMATE //

a high-end solution for enterprises, including all Mentum Ellipse modules.

MENTuM ELLIPSE BENEFiTS

INCREASED EFFiCiENCY. Centralized data management allows for efcient collaboration. COST EFFECTiVE. Advanced and reliable link design and assessment features allow the engineer to cost-effectively dene optimal wireless backhaul architecture. UNMATCHED ACCuRACY. Increases accuracy and saves time, as well as allowing the engineer to aggressively push more data through the existing spectrum. COMPLETE END-TO-END SOLuTiON. Delivers a complete wireless access and backhaul planning and optimization solution with Mentum Planet integration. EASE OF uSE. The use of open and industry-standard formats enables simple installation and quick project conguration. SuPERiOR MiCROWAVE LiNK PLANNiNG. Full path-prole analysis including Fresnel zone clearance, multiple K-factors, terrain/clutter/building visualization, reection analysis, off-path obstruction analysis and more.

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