AP1552 Mesh Range Calculation Utility

For Cisco Aironet Systems

Models Supported:

Directions for use.

Note:
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Revised 4/26/2011

AP1552 Mesh Range Calculation Utility

For Cisco Aironet Systems

Cisco Aironet 1552 Series

1. Select proper sheet (see bottom tabs) for the 5Ghz backhaul radio, the 2.4GHz client
access radio, or the 5GHz client access radio
2. Select devices being used for both sides of the link.
3. Select data rate being used
4. Select antenna used on each side . If using something other than Cisco/Aironet
antennas, enter the gain factor in dBi.
5. Enter antenna heights in meters for both sides
6. Enter the carrier frequency in GHz
7. Select transmit power levels for both sides of the link
8. Select cables being used on each side. If using something other than Aironet cable,
select other, then enter the cable loss
9. Select one model that is best suited for your environmental conditions
10. REMEMBER These are THEORETICAL calculations.

This calculation utility has been edited to stay within limitations for TX power and EIRP under the
listed regulatory domains. There may be cases where it exceeds the limitations, hence it is the
responsibility of the installing parties to verify the installation is within the laws of the location in
which it is being installed.

When using this utility, available power levels will change based upon the regulatory domain, the
antenna (or antenna gain) selected, and the datarate selected. Verify all parameters after making
any parameter changes.

The 1552 radios have 2 Tx paths and 3 Rx paths. In this utility, Tx power is the total composite
power of both Tx paths. Rx sensitivity is the composite sensitivity of all three Rx paths. This utility
assumes that legacy beamforming is enabled. ALL THREE ANTENNAS MUST BE USED for proper
operation, otherwise range is seriously compromised.
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Regulatory Domain-----------------------------> America FCC version

Site 1

Select Device----------------------------------> AIR-LAP1552x-A-K9

Note: When choosing antennas and power levels, EIRP cannot exceed the regulatory power limit
Select Data Rate---------------------------------> 9 Mbps

Select Antenna 1 Here-------------------------> 7dBi Omni Stick

For other Antenna-Enter Gain Here----------> dBi

Enter Antenna Height Here--------------------> 10 (meters)

Note: When the minimum of the two antenna heights exceeds 10 m or when the maximum exceeds 200 m, the LOS mo

Enter Center Carrier Frequency Here-----------> 5.8 (GHz)

Select Domain--------------------------------------> Channel 149-165: 5.745 - 5.825 GHz

Select Conducted Power Level in dBm---------> 26

Select Cable 1---------------------------------------> NO Cable

Enter Loss in dB Here for "Other Cable"-------------->

Note: Cable selection only used when "Other Antenna" is selected above
Cable loss for 4dBi and 7dBi antennas is included in EIRP calculation

Effective Isotropic Radiated Power = EIRP (dBm)----------> 35.50

Max Achievable Radio Range ----------> LOS with Fresnel Zone Clearance
LOS w/o Fresnel Zone Clearance (PLE
NLOS Suburban
NLOS Urban and Dense Foliage
Fade Margin
Note: The radio range varies by neighborhood,
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onet 1552 Series 5GHz Backhaul Outdoor Link ONLY!

Site 2

Select Device--------------------------> AIR-LAP1552x-A-K9

Select Antenna 2 Here--------------------------> 4dBi Integrated Omni

For other Antenna-Enter Gain Here------------>

Enter Antenna Height Here------------------> 10

ceeds 200 m, the LOS model is recommended

Select Conducted Power level------> 28

Select Cable 2-------------------------> NO Cable

Enter Loss in dB Here for "Other Cable"--->

Note: Cable selection only used when "Other Antenna" is selected above
Cable loss for 4dBi and 7dBi antennas is included in EIRP calculation

Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (dBm)-------> 35.00

esnel Zone Clearance 3.411 Miles 5.488 Kilometers

snel Zone Clearance (PLE =2.3) 0.542 Miles 0.871 Kilometers
0.379 Miles 0.610 Kilometers
and Dense Foliage 0.092 Miles 0.148 Kilometers
5.0 dB
aries by neighborhood, depending upon the local terrain, foliage, building construction, etc.
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Omni

dBi

(meters)

a" is selected above

ded in EIRP calculation

Kilometers
Kilometers
Kilometers
Kilometers
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Regulatory Domain-----------------------------> America FCC version

Site 1

Select Device----------------------------------> AIR-LAP1552x-A-K9

Note: When choosing antennas and power levels, EIRP cannot exceed the regulatory power limit
Select Data Rate---------------------------------> 6 Mbps

Select Antenna 1 Here-------------------------> 4dBi Omni Stick

For other Antenna-Enter Gain Here----------> dBi

Enter Antenna Height Here--------------------> 10 (meters)

Note: When the minimum of the two antenna heights exceeds 10 m or when the maximum exceeds 200 m, the LOS mo

Select Channel--------------------------------------> Channel 6: 2437MHz

Select Conducted Power Level in dBm---------> 28

Select Cable 1---------------------------------------> NO Cable

Enter Loss in dB Here for "Other Cable"--------------> 0

Note: Cable selection only used when "Other Antenna" is selected above
Cable loss for 2dBi and 4dBi antennas is included in EIRP calculation

Effective Isotropic Radiated Power = EIRP (dBm)----------> 34.50

Max Achievable Radio Range ----------> LOS w/o Fresnel Zone Clearance (PLE
NLOS Suburban
NLOS Urban and Dense Foliage
Note: The radio range varies by neighborhood,
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et 1552 Series 2.4GHz Client Access Outdoor Link ONLY!

Site 2

Select Device--------------------------> CPE or Client Device

Select Antenna 2 Here--------------------------> 0 dBi

For other Antenna-Enter Gain Here------------>

Enter Antenna Height Here------------------> 2

ceeds 200 m, the LOS model is recommended

Select Conducted Power level------> 20

Select Cable 2-------------------------> NO Cable

Enter Loss in dB Here for "Other Cable"---> 0

Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (dBm)-------> 20.00

snel Zone Clearance (PLE =2.5) 1114.4 ft 339.7 meters

473.9 ft 144.4 meters
and Dense Foliage 383.5 ft 116.9 meters
aries by neighborhood, depending upon the local terrain, foliage, building construction, etc.
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dBi

(meters)
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Regulatory Domain-----------------------------> America FCC version

Site 1

Select Device----------------------------------> AIR-LAP1552x-A-K9

Note: When choosing antennas and power levels, EIRP cannot exceed the regulatory power limit
Select Data Rate---------------------------------> 6 Mbps

Select Antenna 1 Here-------------------------> 7dBi Omni Stick

For other Antenna-Enter Gain Here----------> dBi

Enter Antenna Height Here--------------------> 10 (meters)

Note: When the minimum of the two antenna heights exceeds 10 m or when the maximum exceeds 200 m, the LOS mo

Enter Center Carrier Frequency Here-----------> 5.745 (GHz)

Select Domain--------------------------------------> Channel 149-165: 5.745 - 5.825 GHz

Select Conducted Power Level in dBm---------> 26

Select Cable 1---------------------------------------> NO Cable

Enter Loss in dB Here for "Other Cable"-------------->

Note: Cable selection only used when "Other Antenna" is selected above
Cable loss for 4dBi and 7dBi antennas is included in EIRP calculation

Effective Isotropic Radiated Power = EIRP (dBm)----------> 35.50

Max Achievable Radio Range ----------> LOS w/o Fresnel Zone Clearance (PLE
NLOS Suburban
NLOS Urban and Dense Foliage
Note: The radio range varies by neighborhood,
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net 1552 Series 5GHz Client Access Outdoor Link ONLY!

Site 2

Select Device--------------------------> CPE or Client Device

Select Antenna 2 Here--------------------------> 0 dBi

For other Antenna-Enter Gain Here------------>

Enter Antenna Height Here------------------> 2

ceeds 200 m, the LOS model is recommended

Select Conducted Power level------> 20

Select Cable 2-------------------------> NO Cable

Enter Loss in dB Here for "Other Cable"--->

Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (dBm)-------> 20.00

snel Zone Clearance (PLE =2.5) 568.3 ft 173.2 meters

254.0 ft 77.4 meters
and Dense Foliage 202.6 ft 61.8 meters
aries by neighborhood, depending upon the local terrain, foliage, building construction, etc.
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dBi

(meters)
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For Cisco Aironet 1552 Series: 2.4GHz AP Density

Note: Please input the correct information on the Client Access sheet before using this AP Density Estimator

1) Enter area under consideration in squre miles:

2) What percentage of area do you expect RF coverage for clients?

3) Topology of deployment:

Suburban

Urban or Dense Foliage

Total:

Total number of 1552 units required: 86

Average number of 1552 units per square mile: 43

Number of APs per square mile:

Suburban 40 / these are taken from the 1552
Urban or Dense Foliage 60 \ 2.4GHz Client Access Worksheet
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Series: 2.4GHz AP Density Estimator
Only enter values in yellow

AP Density Estimator

2 square miles

90%

Identify % of terrain
type in your
deployment Expected RF Number of
coverage area (must coverage in 1552s
add to 100%) square miles required
60% 1.08 43

40% 0.72 43

100% 1.8 86

hese are taken from the 1552

2.4GHz Client Access Worksheet