Enterprise Access Points are approved by governmental regulatory agencies with the understanding that these devices are Professionally Installed. Under most regulations, this allows the Professional Installers the flexibility to configure the Access Points for each specific customers needs and insure a compliant installation. The antennas offered in our portfolio have different coverage patterns and antenna gains to meet the needs of different installation requirements and require careful planning. The Access Point transmitter power must be adjusted by the professional installer based on the specific antenna and other installation components used in the installation to ensure compliant operation.
A professional installer must:
Have a good understanding of RF theory
Be able to calculate a link budget for a given transmitter configuration. For example, Conducted Output Power + Cabling Losses + Mechanical Connection Losses + Antenna Gain = Output Power (This output power should be equal or lower than the Maximum Power as listed on the FCC Grant for a transmitter)
Be familiar with both the mechanical and software tools required to configure and adjust the transmitter being installed
Understand basic FCC regulations for the site specific location and installation requirements of the various radio products being installed
Understand basic antenna operational theory and standard industry antenna installation practices
Be certified by local authorities to install electrical devices.
Warning
OPERATING A TRANSMITTER THAT IS CONFIGURED FOR INDOOR USE IN AN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT IS AGAINST FCC REGULATIONS AND SUBJECT TO FCC ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST BOTH THE INSTALLER AND THE OPERATOR.