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Optim Deploym
Rural
www.greenpacket.com
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Abstract
Wireless broadband operators constantly face challenges of balancing the economics to deploy a robust and reliable
wireless broadband service in suburban-rural areas or at cell-edges. Till to date, a large portion of these areas still
remains hugely underserved or receiving unreliable coverage. Most available studies have shown that WiMAX is indeed
an ideal technology candidate not only for a suburban-rural deployment, but as a wireless broadband technology on an
overall, with most of the studies focusing on infrastructure performance.
This paper in retrospect functions to further solidify the technological advantage of WiMAX, where we explore and proof
the concept of suburban-rural deployment through the optimal pairing of a proper CPE strategy. We will show that the
best solution for suburban-rural area and cell-edge performance can be extended four times through deployment via
outdoor CPEs.
This paper explores deep into the technical and implementation advantages of an outdoor CPE solution, including the
concept of antenna gain, transmission power, integrated POE design and environment-proof enclosure; and the effective
advantage of Line of Sight performance and decreased penetration loss amongst other features of an outdoor CPE. We
will also explore the misconception behind the high incremental cost, difficulty of engineering installation and service
challenges in operations with the implementation of an outdoor CPE which has been the lead culprit towards the low
adoption of this CPE strategy. Greenpacket will share three reference cases where deployment through the OX series
outdoor CPE has shown great success in Australia, Africa and Haiti, from a performance and business implementation
perspective.
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Introduction
One major challenge for wireless broadband operators is to successfully deploy in a suburban-rural morphology. This
challenge is inherent with disregard of the type of wireless technologies implemented, be it through WiMAX, Satellite, 3G,
CDMA and similarly in the future, with LTE. In our previous white paper Improving Indoor Coverage: How WiMAX
Modems can Play a Major Role in the Subsystem (WPWIC10), we have described technologies to improve user
experience when they are farther away from the base station, or in the cell-edge area. We can see that in general,
cell-edge represents the area where poor consistency in connectivity is prevalent, with typical modulation being QPSK
where cell-edge users generally experience low and in many cases, inconsistent throughput speeds.
Point A
Downlink
Point B
64-QAM
16-QAM
QPSK
A
B CD
Point C
64-QAM
16-QAM
QPSK
Point D
Uplink
Legend
uplink connection
downlink connection
The figure below represents a typical wireless cell that has a cell-center with radius r and cell edge with a radius of 2r.
Tabulating the coverage area, the cell-edge would give us an area of coverage equivalent to 4r, while the cell-center is
only r. Showing the distinct differences in coverage area achieved between the cell-edge and cell-center. This direct
difference implies that the efficiency of spectrum utilization by the base station is not able to achieve its intended
maximum coverage and capacity capability unless higher modulation scheme can be extended further into the cell-edge
coverage area; without which, a decent robust connectivity is next to impossible by just relying on the base station itself.
cell center
F1
cell edge
2r
F
F2
F3
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Antenna 2
PA
Baseband
RF
PA
Antenna 1
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5dB improvement
USB dongles
Average 23dBm
2dBi Antenna
11dB improvement
Indoor CPE
Average 25dBm
5dBi Antenna
Figure 4 : Improvements of Outdoor CPE over indoor CPE. We can see that OX series can have 16dB improvements from
indoor USB dongles
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Figure 5: Frequency Vs Depth of penetration (Pd) for representative profiles of clay soils of pune at different soil moisture
conditions (weight %)
LOS
CPE (OutDoor)
NLOS
CPE (InDoor)
Figure 6: Improvement of LOS with o utdoor CPE
In addition, studies show that for a full featured base station. To achieve the same transmission data rate of 11Mbps,
LOS cell radius can be as far as 30km, while Non Line of Sight (NLOS) cell radius is only limited to 4km. This accounts
for five times the radius or about 25 times more coverage area for the same base station. LOS is a very critical
factor that affects the performance of the network, where an Outdoor CPE is proven to be the ideal solutions
to achieve LOS.
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Full Featured
From
To
Cell radius (Km)
LOS
30
50
NLOS ( Ereg-Flat)
Download
11.3
uplink
11.3
Download
11.3
0.7
0.175
uplink
More
Table 1: LOS and NLOS performance comparison using Full featured Base Station
LOS 30 to 50km
NLOS 4 to 9km
Indoor self-install
1 to 2km
(v) Outdoor CPE VS Indoor CPE + External Antenna: Minimal Cable Loss
Another common solution to achieve LOS performance is to use outdoor external antenna to connect to an indoor CPE.
However, using external antenna introduces cable losses. For example, we can see in the below diagram, a typical cable
used for external antenna is RG316, which introduces about 1.5dB loss per meter length. Therefore, for an outdoor
extension of 10m, this contributes to 15dB loss, which has similar magnitude as the typical outdoor external Antenna
gain. This limitation is not absolute, where external antenna solutions with super high gain (greater than 15dBi) and super
low loss cable (less than 0.5dB/m) can be found, the question is however extended to economic sense of forming a
realistic solution rather than the best solution.
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(vi) Outdoor CPE VS Indoor CPE + External Antenna: Minimal Cable Loss
Another common solution to achieve LOS performance is to use outdoor external antenna to connect to an indoor CPE.
However, using external antenna introduces cable losses. For example, we can see in the below diagram, a typical cable
used for external antenna is RG316, which introduces about 1.5dB loss per meter length. Therefore, for an outdoor
extension of 10m, this contributes to 15dB loss, which has similar magnitude as the typical outdoor external Antenna
gain. This limitation is not absolute, where external antenna solutions with super high gain (greater than 15dBi) and super
low loss cable (less than 0.5dB/m) can be found, the question is however extended to economic sense of forming a
realistic solution rather than the best solution.
Coaxial Cable :RG_316_/U
Matrix Of Attenuation and Power CW
Coefficients:
a=0.7727 , b=0.0972 , Fmax =3 , Pwt 1GHz = 135
Frequency
(GHz)
Nom attenuation
(dB/m)
sea level
25 C amblent
temperature
Nom attenuation
Max. CW power
sea level
25 C amblent
temperature
sea level
40 C amblent
temperature
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.6
2.7
2.9
3.0
1.32
1.40
1.43
1.50
1.53
1.60
1.63
0.402
0.427
0.436
0.457
0.466
0.488
0.497
93
89
87
84
82
82
78
(dB/ft)
(watt)
Table 2 : Typical cable loss for Coaxial RG316 cable which is used for external antenna
Indoor CPE
Outdoor CPE
Antenna Gain
5dBi
Not used
Not used
0
None
-9dB
14dBi
0
None
Penetration Loss
Total Ant gain
-6dB
-1dB
None
5dB
None
14dB
Line of Sight
Performance
NO
Poor
YES
OK
YES
Best
Table 3 : Comparison between a 2.5GHz Indoor CPE with and without a 14dBi external antenna, and a 2.5GHz Outdoor CPE
mounted on a pole 6m above the ground
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Screw (35mm)
Screw (60mm)
Split washer
Lockwasher
Flat washer
Bracket with Tab
Bracket W/L Tab
Split washer
Flat washer
Nut
Nut
X2 Needed
(iii) Plug And Play, Auto Provisioning, And On-Site Service Free
Greenpacket ensures that operators are free from having to manage the provisioning of devices. The device
comes pre-provisioned to allow end subscribers to plug and be automatically connected to the operators
base stations for an immediate play.
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DX 230-Indoor IAD
OX 230-Outdoor Modem
Frequency
2.3GHz
2.3GHz
Antenna Type
Received sensitivity
MIMO
Matrix A & B
Matrix A & B
DX230 was mounted inside the test drive vehicle on the passenger seat while the OX230 is mounted on the roof of the
car. Both RSSI and CINR measurement were recorded in both line-of-sight (LOS) and non-line-of-sight (NLOS) positions.
The test drive was performed at multiple locations that varied between 200 meters and 9.5 kilometers to the base
station.
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Figure 10 : Coverage planning comparison between Indoor IAD and Outdoor Modem
On completion, Vivid Wireless observed significant performance increase from the OX outdoor modem with the OX
having an average 12dBm more coverage, reaching a radius of over 9.5 kilometer with LOS. Proving that OX meets the
specification as stipulated even on the field. This significant coverage gained will allow Vivid access to an additional
72,000 new subscribers on its existing infrastructure, allowing it to maximize and monetize its infrastructure investment
further.
DX 230-Indoor IAD
OX 230-Outdoor
Modem
Indoor / Outdoor
(Delta)
LOS
Distance to
Cell
(m)
RSSI
(dBm)
CINR
(dBm)
RSSI
(dBm)
CINR
(dBm)
RSSI
(dBm)
CINR
(dBm)
Yes
250
-43
26.6
-32
26.4
11
-0.2
No
840
-60.5
24.4
-52.1
19.5
8.4
-4.9
No
1100
-64
10.9
-50.3
20.3
13.7
9.4
No
1900
-84
8.1
-74
7.6
10
-0.5
Yes
2870
-54.6
9.7
-37.1
14.7
17.5
Yes
6400
-51
11.1
-41
8.3
10
-2.8
Yes
9500
-80.6
6.2
-64.5
4.7
16.1
-1.5
Table 5 : Summary test result comparison between Indoor IAD and Outdoor Modem
Numerous operators globally have had commercially successful deployments through similar strategies. Greenpacket
approaches most of its deployment together with the operator in a collaborative manner, seeing multiple successful
deployments in suburban and rural scenarios.
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Free Consultation
If you would like a free consultation on selecting WiMAX modems for your fixed broadband network, please contact us
at marketing.gp@greenpacket.com (kindly quote the reference code, DAP0411 when you contact us).
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References
1. IRIX123 User Manual, Greenpacket
2. WiMAXs technology for LOS and NLOS environments, WiMAX Forum Release
3. OX Series User Manual, Greenpacket
4. OX250 Antenna report, Greenpacket
5. Datasheet for Coaxial cable RG316, Huber + Suhner
6. K.S.Rao, Girish Chandra and P.V.Narasimha Rao, Study on penetration depth and its dependence on frequency, soil
moisture, texture and temperature in the context of microwave remote sensing
7. http://www.itu.int/newsarchive/press/WTDC98/Feature1.html
8. http://it.tmcnet.com/topics/it/articles/36595-internet-usage-gaps-developing-countries-challenges-solutions.htm
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About Greenpacket
Greenpacket is the international arm of the Green Packet Berhad group of companies which is listed on the Main Board
of the Malaysian Bourse. Founded in San Franciscos Silicon Valley in 2000 and now headquartered in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, Greenpacket has a presence in 9 countries and is continuously expanding to be near its customers and in
readiness for new markets.
We are a leading developer of Next Generation Mobile Broadband and Networking Solutions for Telecommunications
Operators across the globe. Our mission is to provide seamless and unified platforms for the delivery of user-centric
multimedia communications services regardless of the nature and availability of backbone infrastructures.
At Greenpacket, we pride ourselves on being constantly at the forefront of technology. Our leading carrier-grade
solutions and award-winning consumer devices help Telecommunications Operators open new avenues, meet new
demands, and enrich the lifestyles of their subscribers, while forging new relationships. We see a future of limitless
freedom in wireless communications and continuously commit to meeting the needs of our customers with leading edge
solutions.
With product development centers in USA, Shanghai, and Taiwan, we are on the cutting edge of new developments in
4G (particularly WiMAX and LTE), as well as in software advancement. Our leadership position in the Telco industry is
further enhanced by our strategic alliances with leading industry players.
Additionally, our award-winning WiMAX modems have successfully completed interoperability tests with major WiMAX
players and are being used by the worlds largest WiMAX Operators. We are also the leading carrier solutions provider in
APAC catering to both 4G and 3G networks and aim to be No. 1 globally by the end of 2010.
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