
Separation Distance and Antenna Gain
Interference is greatly reduced as the physical separation between
access points is increased. The separation distance required for
multiple access points to operate without interference from each
other is dependent upon the type of antennas used.
For BTR-240s operating on non-overlapping RF channels, Table
7-1 can be used as a guideline for separation distances to obtain
the optimal system performance for indoor applications.
NOTE: When overlapping RF channels are being used, farther
spacing will be required to obtain the same optimal
system performance.
Type of Environment
When BTR-240 base stations are operating indoors and through
walls, the interference will be greatly reduced and the separation
distances required to keep them from interfering will also be
reduced.
Indoor and outdoor environments behave very different because
of the amount of reflections that are present. In general, for
outdoor environments, every antenna gain increase (or decrease)
of 6dB will cause the coverage area to double (or half). For indoor
environments, every antenna gain increase (or decrease) of 9dB
will cause the coverage area to double (or half).
Guidelines for Deployment Optimization with
Multiple BTR-240s
•
When using omni-directional antennas, place the BTR-240
base station as close to the center of the coverage area as
possible.
•
When possible, always operate multiple BTR-240s on
different “non-overlapping” RF channels.
•
Maintain a minimal separation distance (Table 7-1) between
base stations, even when operating on “non-overlapping” RF
channels.
•
When possible, place multiple BTR-240s such that they do not
have direct LOS to each other.
•
Always try to ensure that wireless beltpacks are separated by at
least 3ft from each other.
7-6
Table 7-1
BTR-240 Spacing for Non-Overlapping RF Channels
Antenna Separation
Distance
3dBi (supplied) 70ft
7dBi 165ft
11dBi (pointed at each other) 400ft
11dBi (at 45° to each other) 70ft
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