5 General Considerations
5.1
Spectrum Planning
The PTP 500 Series Bridge has two frequency variants in its product range.
Variant
Definition
PTP
ETSI 5 GHz Band B
54500
FCC UNII Band
PTP
ETSI Band,
58500
FCC ISM Band
Table 5 - PTP 500 Series Bridge Frequency Variants
NOTE: For PTP 54500 and PTP 58500, use of the product is allowed according to local
regulations.
There are two distinct approaches to spectrum planning:
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First an operator can utilize the default spectrum management mode i-DFS (intelligent
Dynamic Frequency Selection). This mode uses the PTP 500 Series Bridge ability to
measure the interference levels in all channels to build up a picture of the interference /
noise levels in all channels. The PTP 500 Series Bridge uses statistical techniques to
select the most appropriate transmit and receive channels. The i-DFS mode can be
influenced in its channel decision process by selectively barring channels from use. The
use of this functionality is described in detail in Section 8.3.7 "Spectrum Management".
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Second, when detailed control of the spectrum allocation is required, it is recommended
that the fixed frequency mode is used to statically allocate transmit and receive channels.
WARNING:This approach must not be used when Radar Detection is enabled.
Frequency Coverage
5470-5725 MHz
5725-5875 MHz (ETSI) and
5725-5850 MHz (FCC)
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5 General Considerations
Variable
Channel
Channel
Raster
Width
5, 10, 15
5 MHz
MHz
5, 10, 15
5 MHz
MHz