Backhaul Experiences with Force 4600c
Performance and Distance
The experiences with the Force 4600c for backhaul have been very positive, covering distances from 17 km to 30 km. For optimal performance, it is crucial to align using a 20 MHz channel width on a mid-to-high frequency (starting from 6700 MHz). This helps in determining the beam width depending on the antenna’s aperture. To keep the chains balanced and minimize degradation when expanding the channel width to 160 MHz (in accordance with the country’s regulations), proper alignment is key.
Antennas Used for PTP Backhaul
In most cases, NetPoint antennas are being utilized for PTP backhaul. For the lower frequency band (4900 to 6425 MHz), the following models are recommended:
- NP5-DP-2FT (NP62): 18 miles (30 km)
- NP5-DP-3FT (NP63): 25 miles (42 km)
- NPX5-SHP-4FT (NPX3): 50 miles (80 km)
- NPX5-SHP-6FT (NPX4): over 50 miles (over 80 km)
These options ensure reliable performance over varying distances and frequency ranges.
Installation Example of PTP Backhaul Link with NetPoint NPX5-HP-3FT Antenna in a High-Interference Area in Colombia
High-Band Antennas for Full Radio Bandwidth
For higher frequency bands or to utilize the full radio bandwidth, we can use the 6 GHz antennas covering 5.9 to 7.2 GHz, specifically the NP6-DP series:
Models & Distances
- NP6-DP-2FT (NP62): 18 miles (30 km)
- NP6-DP-3FT (NP63): 25 miles (42 km)
- NP6-SDP-4FT (NP64): 50 miles (80 km)
- NP6-SDP-6FT (NP66): over 50 miles (over 80 km)
Innovative Wireless Deployment in Chiapas Overcomes High Interference in the 6 GHz Band
Catalog of Antennas Available in the US
https://www.ispsupplies.com/search?keywords=netpoint%20np6
Catalog of Antennas Available in the CA