Frequently Asked Questions

The first step is to determine the locations that should be connected. This includes determining point(s) of Internet Access (Local ISP, Satellite, etc.). Afterwards the line-of-sight distances between the locations needs to be calculated. If distances are larger than 20 (30) km, intermediate WiBACK nodes must be deployed and planed. Similar, since WiBACK requires line-if-of-sight between to adjacent WiBACK nodes, if obstacles (hills, buildings, trees) block line-of-sight, intermediate WiBACK nodes must be deployed as well. Google Earth may be used as a (free of charge) planning tool for this exercise. Once all locations are determined it needs to be checked, whether electricity is available or alternative, i.e. solar/battery-powered, options are required.

The most important requirement of a potential deployment site is obstacle-free line-of-sight connectivity to adjacent WIBACK Node locations. The maximum distance between neighbouring sites is 20 (30) km. Hence, often a mast/pole on a roof-top is essential. Such a mast/pole must hold about 3kg of weight (WiBACK Node and antennas and must be able to support wind-load depending on the local wind conditions. Please note, if multiple WiBACK Nodes are used jointly as a WiBACK Clustered Node, these values increase accordingly. Furthermore, lightning protection and ESD should be considered and ideally a stable power supply should be available. The typical consumption of a WiBACK Node-2-Connect or WiBACK Node-2-Connect-II is between 5 and 15Watt. If no stable power supply is available alternative power sources, such as solar, can be used.

First a site needs to be identified (see previous questions). If required, mast/pole needs to be mounted. Afterwards, the WiBACK Node(s) and the antennas can be mounted. If needed, solar-cell, battery and charge-controller can be deployed as well. As a final the antennas needs to be pointed.

Typically, WiBACK supports up to 28 dBm TxPower. Depending on the antenna type and cable, this may yield up to 55 dBm EIRP .

Typically, WiBACK supports up to 28 dBm TxPower. Depending on the antenna type and cable, this may yield up to 55 dBm EIRP .

A WiBACK network currently provides site connectivity. That is, users should/must be connected via WLAN/Ethernet, etc.to a WiBACk Network. For example, an Wi-Fi Access Point or a home router must be connected to a WiBACK Node.